# Problem-Solving Symbolic Illustrations Eliza Gauger's Problem Glyphs Helps Get Rid of Negativity By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/problem-glyphs References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2014/09/74131/problem-glyphs) & [problemglyphs.org](http://problemglyphs.org) Getting over the slew of challenges life throws at people on a daily basis can be tough for just about anyone, but these Problem Glyphs hope to help in some small way. They are [symbolic illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbolhero) that started out as a meme late last year and have since blossomed into a symbol of hope and energy. Drawn by artist Eliza Gauger, Problem Glyphs are created for anyone on [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) who reveals a deep secret or [source of shame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-work) via an anonymous message. Gauger originally posted, "I'm going to draw you a sigil about your problem and you can use it to focus your horrible powers and destroy your enemies." Her Problem Glyphs have spurred on a movement that has helped many overcome their fears and obstacles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Symbolic Illustrations:** Opportunity to create symbolic illustrations that address deep personal problems and provide hope and motivation. - **Online Support Movements:** Opportunity to create online platforms that facilitate anonymous sharing and support for individuals facing challenges. - **Personal Transformation Tools:** Opportunity to develop tools and techniques, such as sigils, that individuals can use to focus and overcome their fears and obstacles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to create symbolic illustrations that address personal challenges. - **Technology and Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop online platforms that facilitate anonymous sharing and support for individuals facing challenges. - **Personal Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create new tools and techniques for personal transformation, such as sigils, to help individuals overcome their fears and obstacles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Personality-Based Art Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulgem.md) - [Emotional Release Rituals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-mind1.md) - [Design Asset Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-glyphs.md) - [Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-affirm.md) - [Symbolic Mental Wellness Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicide-prevention-month.md) - [Visual Habit Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cly-pixel.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Doodling Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribble-journey-app.md)