# Feline Emoticon Tees Turn an Average T-Shirt into a Symbolic Kitty Cat Design with This Tutorial By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feline-emoticon References: [cupofthreads.blogspot](http://cupofthreads.blogspot.ca/2014/01/diy-kitty-emoticon-t-shirt.html) Adding symbols and humorous faces to comments and chats online has become somewhat of a popular occurrence amongst youths, and this feline emoticon t-shirt is a socially savvy way to showcase your affinity for cats. Since there is practically an [emoticon for every different emotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat), facial expression and animal you can think of, the feline symbol should be easily recognizable to those who use these features on a regular basis. This DIY activity allows tech-savvy users to translate their love of [emoticons and cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaomoji-drawer) into any basic tee. Perfect for those looking to showcase their love for online media into their wardrobe, the feline emotion tee will surely strike a cord with any contemporary computer user. Featured on the blog 'Cup of Threads,' this DIY feline emoticon t-shirt will definitely satisfy both cat-lovers and text-savvy writers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 90% | 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) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Emoticon Fashion:** This trend involves incorporating popular symbols and faces into clothing, creating a visually appealing and trendy look. - **DIY Apparel:** The trend of DIY apparel allows individuals to customize their clothing and express their personal style through creative projects like the feline emoticon tee. - **Online Expression:** As online communication becomes increasingly important, there is a growing trend to incorporate digital symbols and expressions into real-world fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can leverage the emoticon fashion trend to create unique and trendy clothing options. - **Craft and DIY:** The craft and DIY industry can provide tools, materials, and tutorials to support the growing trend of DIY apparel projects like the feline emoticon t-shirt. - **Digital Communication:** The digital communication industry can explore partnerships with fashion brands to incorporate popular emoticons and symbols into their clothing lines, bridging the gap between online and offline expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Expansive Emoticon Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amicons.md) - [Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-t.md) - [Emoji-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-1.md) - [Tactile Braille Emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-emoticons.md)