# Customizable Cat Masks Shindo Rinka & 91's Service Produces Incredibly Realistic Cat Masks By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realistic-cat-masks References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/403732/Realistic-Human-Cat-Heads-Help-You-Tell-Your-Feline-Friend-Check-Me-Owt/) & [prtimes.jp](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000032287.html?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) Japanese creative studio Shindo Rinka joins forces with modeling workshop 91 and together the collectives launch a service that produces incredibly realistic cat masks. The curious initiative is quite interesting as it attempts to give pet owners a chance to [bond with their feline friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purradise) on a level that is more in-depth. Shindo Rinka and 91's offering is completely customizable. Consumer who want to partake in this opportunity will have to [submit a photo of their pet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai), which the designers can use as a reference point. After careful consideration of the features of the image, the skilled sculptors will begin making the custom realistic cat mask with a 3D mold that will be covered in fur. The details and "facial extremities" will be replicated by hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realistic Cat Masks:** The trend of creating realistic cat masks allows pet owners to bond with their feline friends on a deeper level. - **Customizable Products:** The trend of customizable cat masks highlights the growing demand for personalized and unique consumer goods. - **3D Printing in Artistic Creations:** The trend of using 3D printing technology to create custom cat masks showcases the intersection of art and technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of creating realistic cat masks to offer unique and personalized products to consumers. - **Pet Products:** The pet products industry can explore the demand for customizable cat masks to provide pet owners with innovative ways to connect with their pets. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can tap into the trend of customizable products to meet the growing desire for personalized and one-of-a-kind items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cat-Inspired Fuzzy Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-studio-petbrick-65.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Adorable Cat-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofusand.md)