# White-Out Profile Pictures The Human Facebook Default Avatar Series is Unique and Cool By Carly Foy | Published 2011-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-facebook-default-avatar References: [blameitonthevoices](http://www.blameitonthevoices.com/2011/04/human-facebook-default-avatar.html) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/HELLOIAMTWO) The Human [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-avatars) Default Avatar project is a series done by photographer Thomas M., who is also known as TWO. The photo series features a true [Facebook avatar style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozy), with a pale blueish-gray background and an all-white silhouette. However, instead of using a cartoon head, TWO painted real, live models white to create this interesting series of works. Contrary to the the cookie-cutter cutout that Mark Zuckerberg gave to those who lacked a [profile picture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rt-dragon) on Facebook, these interesting images still show who the individual is. The Human Facebook Default Avatar project is an awesome and unique idea that is sure to be emulated in time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Human Facebook Default Avatar Project:** The use of live models and white paint to create Facebook default avatars presents an opportunity for innovative and personalized social media profile options. - **Realistic Avatar Photography:** This project showcases a trend towards more realistic avatar designs that showcase individuality in a creative and artistic way. - **Creative Avatar Alternatives:** The popularity of this project suggests a growing need for unique and personalized avatar options beyond traditional cartoon designs. ### Where This Applies - **Photography and Art:** This trend presents an opportunity for photographers and artists to offer custom avatar design services for social media profiles. - **Social Media and Technology:** Social media platforms and avatar creation websites could capitalize on this trend by offering more realistic and personalized avatar options for users. - **Fashion and Beauty:** The use of body paint and styling in this project highlights opportunities for makeup artists and fashion designers to collaborate with creative photographers to create unique, personalized, and stylish avatar designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Faceless 3D Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymouz.md) - [AI Placeholder Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samplefaces.md) - [AI Avatar Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-avatar1.md) - [Avatar Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-avatar-generator.md) - [Lifelike 3D Metaverse Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-avatars.md) - [Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatar.md) - [AI-Powered Avatar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-magic-avatar.md) - [Digital Avatar Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-generator.md) - [3D Video Call Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatars-for-microsoft-teams.md)