# Illustrated Napkin Diaries These Napkin Doodles from Sadi Tekin are a Visual Journal By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napkin-doodles References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/on-napkin/7297757) & [saditekin.tumblr](http://saditekin.tumblr.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining)." 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteey). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Illustrations:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate charming and lighthearted illustrations into their branding and marketing materials. - **Visual Journals:** Potential for digital platforms or apps that allow individuals to create and share visual diaries or doodles. - **Doodling as Expression:** Chance for businesses to incorporate doodling as a form of creative expression in workshops, team-building activities, or therapy sessions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Innovation opportunities for artists, illustrators, and designers to explore the concept of using napkins as a canvas for creative expression. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art.md) - [Doodling Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribble-journey-app.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Artistic Cup Noodle Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-cup-noodle.md) - [Asymmetric Linework-Based Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-collection.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md)