# Colorful Pop Tattoos Kim Michey Creates Playful Cartoonish Ink Designs for Youthful Clients By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kim-michey References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/04/22/colorful-pop-tattoos-by-kim-michey/) & [kimmicheyxo.tumblr](http://kimmicheyxo.tumblr.com/) Those looking for a more [unique tattoo idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-maker-ai) may want to take a gander at the work of Kim Michey. Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, this tattooist has put together an impressive portfolio that focuses on [pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus). Of course, Kim Michey puts her own spin on these iconic images and characters. Whether that means Micky Mouse with a butt in place of his face or prayer hands with dirt on the, the imagery is playful and powerful. Kim Michey ensures that the [tattoo fad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) is one that doesn't continue down a contrite path. It might seem like there are a lot of unoriginal ideas out there, yet there are artists out there attempting to bring more and more creativity to this industry. Sometimes all it takes is a little remixing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Tattoo Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects clients with tattoo artists specializing in unique and playful designs. - **Pop Culture Tattoos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile app that allows users to create temporary tattoos featuring their favorite pop culture icons. - **Remixing Traditional Tattoos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a line of customizable tattoo inks that allow artists to blend traditional tattoo imagery with contemporary elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a robotic tattooing system that combines precision technology with the artistry of tattoo artists. - **Apparel Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with tattoo artists to create a line of clothing featuring their unique and playful designs. - **Beauty Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of temporary tattoo kits that allow individuals to experiment with playful designs without the commitment of permanent ink. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md) - [Tattoo Design Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-cook.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Fashion-Focused Novelty Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimmon-collectibles.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md)