# Personalized Emoticon Paintings The Infamous Painted Series 'Happyplz' Internet Icons By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happyplz-internet-icons References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2010/09/20/happyplz/) & [bearnini](http://bearnini.com/panting/happyplz/) The 'Happyplz' Internet Icons are quite well known amongst the Internet culture, despite the artist's attempt to remain anonymous. Found on the near-impossible-to-navigate website 'Bearnini,' these strange but adorable pieces of [emoticon art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-emoji) are definite conversation starters. The intrigue behind these 'Happyplz' Internet Icons is in their symbolism. These [little yellow smiley faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solobo-emotion-friends) appear to be created using the [finger-painting technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-ipaint), making them more personal than the emoticons used in regular online communication. **Implications** - Emotion is a highly influential element that when used appropriately, can help companies sell a variety of products. Companies who use sentiment in their designs and campaigns are more likely to relate to consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Emoticon Art:** Opportunity for artists to create personalized emoticon art that connects with individuals on a deeper level. - **Symbolic Emoticons:** Potential for the use of more symbolic and expressive emoticons in online communication platforms. - **Emotional Design:** The trend of incorporating sentiment and emotion in product designs to better connect with consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can explore the creation of personalized emoticon art to cater to individuals seeking unique and meaningful art pieces. - **Communication Technology:** Opportunities for developers to create platforms with more expressive and symbolic emoticons for enhanced online communication experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies can leverage emotional design principles to create campaigns and designs that resonate with consumers on a deeper level. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Vinyl Art Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-smiley-collectible.md) - [Tactile Braille Emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-emoticons.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Smiley Clothing Wall Hooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsahook.md) - [Online Identity Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarink.md) - [Personalized AI Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-stickers.md) - [AI Creative Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpix-ai.md) - [Social Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko.md)