# Dapper Cartoon Drawings Dongyun Lee's 'Editorial Projects' is Filled with Great Illustrations By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongyun-lee References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/EDITORIAL-PROJECTS/1230723) & [richardsolomon](http://www.richardsolomon.com/artists/dongyun-lee.htm) The thought of [cartoon drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre) may have you thinking of the basic images many [kids favor during childhood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-outlines), and yet while these illustrations by Dongyun Lee appear cartoonlike, they are far from basic or childish. With specializations in the fields of illustrations, digital art and drawing, Dongyun Lee packs a lot of punch into each of his works of art. Dongyun Lee is a New York-based artist whose work clearly shows off his vivid imagination. Many of his illustrations appear out of this world and are highly entertaining to look through. **Implications** - The use of cartoon imagery continues to be favored by many artists who recognize that the vibrant colors and imaginative thinking incorporated into this style of drawing are highly popular with consumers. Companies should use this particular style when attempting to create [vivid, saturated product packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vibrant Cartoon Imagery:** The use of cartoon imagery continues to be favored by many artists who recognize that the vibrant colors and imaginative thinking incorporated into this style of drawing are highly popular with consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaging Design:** Companies should use this particular style when attempting to create vivid, saturated product packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Image Stylization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodlify.md) - [AI Art Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle2life.md) - [Transformative AI Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive.md) - [Illustration Asset Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Vector-to-Illustration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vector-to-hand-drawn.md) - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md) - [Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai.md)