# 3D Cubed Pop Icons Ojofrito Reinvents Characters Into Trash Bins With Personalities By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ojofrito References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/3D-Characters-collectibles-Toys-and-others/2584199?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ojofrito/) Spanish artist Raul Real aka Ojofrito has an interesting portfolio of 3D creations that seem to come out of futuristic comic books. These 3D characters are funny and entertaining as they have shapes and styles that come from the artist’s imagination. Round, square, with eyes, without eyes; these cartoon are a battalion of [pop culture icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street) with creative makeovers. This group of characters are all squared; [similar to a trash can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-seoul-20), only with hands and legs. Pop culture figures like [Dracula, Frankenstein and Freddy Krueger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) are transformed into block subjects that are faceless, rigid and certainly not frightening. The Madrid-based graphic designer also shows 3D characters that, as opposed to being squared, are all round. It would be cool to create a cartoon show with all his creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 21% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Pop Icons:** Utilizing 3D technology to create unique, reimagined versions of iconic pop culture characters. - **Cartoon Character Makeovers:** Turning classic cartoon characters into 3D versions with a distinct and creative twist. - **Surrealistic Character Design:** Creating cartoon characters with a futuristic and imaginative style, pushing the boundaries of traditional character design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Using 3D character designs to create unique and engaging content for movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment. - **Advertising:** Using 3D characters with creative makeovers to advertise products, services, and campaigns in a new and attention-grabbing way. - **Fashion:** Incorporating surrealistic character design into fashion designs and clothing to offer customers a unique and eye-catching product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Big-Headed Sculpture Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-pots.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [3D Potato Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-potato-bites.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Whimsical Character Ceramics Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danza-collection.md) - [Imaginative Character Universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zofriends.md) - [Neo-Pop Rum Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dictador-game-changer.md) - [Versatile Egg-Shaped Waste Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgen-waste-bin.md)