# Customized Disney Valentines An illustrator Turned a Couple into Their Favorite Characters By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-02-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-valentines References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/disney-fied-valentine-illustrations) & [dylanbonner.tumblr](http://dylanbonner.tumblr.com/) When Bryan Fuller wanted to create a personalized [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew) valentine for his girlfriend, he commissioned Ringling College of Art & Design graduate Dylan Bonner for the job. Since he and his girlfriend Manini are such avid [Disney fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-x-disney-collection), Fuller wanted to "Disney-fi" themselves into iconic Disney characters, ranging from Jasmine and Aladdin to [Eric and Ariel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe). Flynn explains, “I want our relationship to be as epic and timeless as the animations we grew up on." Bonner created the illustrations from a set of photos Flynn sent him. Each recreation has the couple-as-Disney-characters in famous scenes from each film (A whole new world, anybody?). Bonner's finished work is incredibly high quality, paying meticulous attention to detail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personalized Illustrations:** Companies can offer similar services to generate personalized illustrations for special occasions or as a gift option for customers. - **Fandom Crossover:** Exploit the fandom culture by incorporating elements of different franchises, such as Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, to offer unique products or services. - **Immersion Branding:** Brands can create immersive experiences by allowing customers to be part of their favorite fictional world through various products or services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Art and design companies can offer personalized illustrations and digital artworks based on customer preferences to enhance their business offerings. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can create immersive experiences such as shows and theme parks to engage fans in their favorite fictional world. - **Retail:** Retail companies can incorporate fandom culture in their merchandise and offer personalized items to customers through digital platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Customized Valentine's Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angels-envy.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Crispy Valentine's Snack Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muddy-bites-filled-waffle-cones.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovecation-moments.md)