# Modern Disney Selfies Artist Simona Bonafini Imagines Cartoon Characters with Instagram Accounts By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-12 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-selfie References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/369957/The-Funny-Photos-Disney-Characters-Would-Take-If-They-Had-Instagram-Accounts/?interstital_shown=1) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/15452613/Selfie-Fables-what-if-disney-stories-have-instagram) This Disney selfie series is another exploration into modern interpretations of people's favorite characters. Focusing on a wider range of characters other than the ultra famous Disney princesses, the Disney selfie series focuses specifically on Hercules, who likes to show off his fit form, the Little Mermaid, who is all about bikinis, the Darling family, who are having a fun pajama party, and a couple more. Illustrated by artist Simona Bonafini, the Disney selfie series comes complete with hash tags and comments, not to mention the entire Instagram design. A fun way to envision these characters, the Disney selfie series makes them even more relatable than they already are. After all, if they have Instagram accounts, perhaps they can be befriended. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern Interpretations of Characters:** Opportunity for innovative companies to reimagine beloved characters in contemporary ways. - **Social Media Integration in Art:** Potential for artists to incorporate popular social media platforms, like Instagram, into their creative works. - **Increasing Relatability of Characters:** Chance for content creators to make fictional characters more relatable by giving them social media presence. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists can leverage social media and modern technologies to create unique and engaging artworks. - **Entertainment and Media:** Companies in the entertainment industry can explore new ways to connect with audiences through modern reinterpretations of characters. - **Social Media Marketing:** With the increasing integration of social media in art, marketers can find opportunities to promote brands and products through collaborations with artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Interactive Theme Park Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-castle-mural.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Character Clog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-characters-collection.md) - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md)