# Parcels With Personality Faces Tape Gives Life to Inanimate Objects By Strawberries and Champagne | Published 2009-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-your-parcels-some-personality-faces-tape-gives-you-to-power-to-animate References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2009/05/facetape.html) & [shop.textalk.se](http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=869&art=995117&image_nr=3) Face tape is a funky [sticky tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-or-die) produced by Our Childrens Gorilla. Printed onto the roll of tape are hundreds and hundreds of expressions that range from beards to eyes and mustaches. Anything you could possibly need to bring any inanimate object to life can be found on this roll. Imagine the fun and surprises you could give by [applying Faces tape to inanimate objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface) like a cardboard box or a toilet seat. It would definitely brighten up the postman’s day to [deliver a parcel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakermee) like this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customization of Inanimate Objects:** By using face tape to bring inanimate objects to life, there is an opportunity to tap into the trend of personalization and customization. - **Novelty Packaging:** Creating unique and playful packaging using face tape can disrupt traditional packaging methods, appealing to consumers who seek a memorable unboxing experience. - **Emotional Connection Through Objects:** Utilizing face tape to add expressions to everyday objects can create a sense of emotional connection, offering an opportunity to tap into the growing trend of emotional design. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can incorporate face tape to create unique and memorable packaging solutions, enhancing brand experiences. - **E-commerce:** In the e-commerce industry, integrating face tape as a surprise element in package deliveries can create a positive and memorable customer experience to drive customer loyalty. - **Creative Arts and Crafts:** The creative arts and crafts industry can explore the use of face tape as a versatile and expressive tool for adding character to various projects and creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tape Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-tape.md) - [Personalized AI Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-stickers.md) - [Anthropomorphized Bath Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uoga-uoga-kids.md) - [Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-wrapping-paper.md) - [Whimsical Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-garbage-bags.md) - [Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffrey.md) - [Sleep Support Mouth Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouth-taping.md) - [Edible Food-Safe Adhesives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastee-tape.md) - [Festively Painted Toilet Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bim-bam-boo-jingle-rolls-toilet-paper.md)