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Illustrated Napkin Diaries

These Napkin Doodles from Sadi Tekin are a Visual Journal

— February 25, 2013 — Art & Design
These whimsical napkin doodles from artist Sadi Tekin make up a visual journal of the her life in New York over the first few months of 2013. The super cute and whimsical illustrations show everything that was on the artist's mind; from John Lennon and Yoko lookalikes to musings on hip urbanite culture.

The artist says her project was born out of waiting: "[these are] my random illustrations on napkins while having my coffee or waiting for my meal."

I, for one am certainly glad Sadi's meals took long enough for her to doodle these awesome creations and words of encouragement. Do you ever doodle when waiting for your food or coffee? Perhaps these doodled depictions could inspire you to create your own visual diary.
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Illustrations - Opportunity for companies to incorporate charming and lighthearted illustrations into their branding and marketing materials.
2. Visual Journals - Potential for digital platforms or apps that allow individuals to create and share visual diaries or doodles.
3. Doodling as Expression - Chance for businesses to incorporate doodling as a form of creative expression in workshops, team-building activities, or therapy sessions.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Innovation opportunities for artists, illustrators, and designers to explore the concept of using napkins as a canvas for creative expression.
2. Food and Beverage - Potential for restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops to provide customers with doodling materials, encouraging them to showcase their creativity while waiting for their orders.
3. Digital Platforms - Opportunity for developers to create platforms or apps specifically catered to visual journaling or doodling, providing users with a unique way to document their thoughts and experiences.
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