# Cute CGI Caddisflies The Max Kostenko Volkswagen Insects are Awkward But Adorable By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-kostenko-volkswagen-insects References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Insects/717724) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/15897429) These Max Kostenko Volkswagen insects were made by the illustrator for Krickdesign. They will be used in the car company's upcoming campaign. Looking as if they've buzzed straight out of a [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-5-disney100-platinum-concept)-[Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mater) movie, these charming characters are a captivating collection of personified pests. Exhibiting evidence of gender, age and attitude, these Max Kostenko Volkswagen insects come to life in these 3D-rendered images. Watch the illustrator's video to see just how the animated creatures were spawned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **CGI Insects:** Opportunity for companies in the animation and design industries to offer customized CGI characters for marketing and branding purposes. - **Personified Pests:** Opportunity for companies to create products and merchandise featuring cute and charming interpretations of traditionally disliked animals. - **3d-rendering:** Opportunity for companies in the automotive industry to utilize 3D-rendering for marketing campaigns and visualizations of car designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Animation:** Using CGI technology and design to create visually captivating marketing campaigns and branding. - **Design:** Creating customizable CGI characters for use in marketing and branding materials. - **Automotive:** Using 3D-rendering technology for marketing campaigns and visualizations of car designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Playful Art Character Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-labubu-project.md) - [Fly-Attracting Seltzer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-hard-seltzer-ad.md) - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [Playful Accent Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table.md) - [Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-car-couture.md) - [Unconventional Vehicle Control Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-joy.md) - [Eco-Friendly Vehicle Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-automotive-partner.md)