# Photogenic Social Media Mascots Shinborne Creative is Inspired by Instagram By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-06-11 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinborne-creative References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Instagram-Logo-Mascot-Toy-Design-Concept/4127167) & [shinbonecreative](http://www.shinbonecreative.com/) Shinborne Creative is a Cleveland, Ohio-based design studio with a knack for [cutesy, yet punchy design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-enough-logos). The '[Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget) Logo Mascot' is, as its name suggests, based on the social media photo-sharing site's emblem. However, it modifies the logo and adds some arms and legs to create a [spunky little character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewbie) that captures all the fun and spontaneity that is Instagram. As the studio explains on their Behance page, the model is only a concept presently, but they are reaching out to designers and artists, seeking to make it a reality. Although many people consider toys to be exclusively for children, design studios like Shinborne creative are blurring the line between corporate, business-focused graphic design and children's toys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blurring Corporate Design:** Opportunity for design studios to create crossover products that combine corporate design and children's toys. - **Customized Mascots:** Demand for unique and personalized mascots that represent brands on social media platforms. - **Interactive Branding:** Growing interest in creating interactive characters as brand mascots for increased engagement on social media. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design Studios:** Design studios can explore the creation of crossover products that combine corporate design and children's toys. - **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunity for social media marketing agencies to offer customized mascot design services for brands. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can leverage the demand for interactive brand mascots by developing customized mascot toys for companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Icon Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketchmeapp.md) - [Reimagined Milkshake Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesquick.md) - [Retro Social App Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget.md) - [Dedicated Content Creator Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapocket.md) - [AI Brand Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showferai.md) - [AI Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawbrand.md) - [Instant Visual Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojis-generator.md) - [Sticker-Creating Social Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-7.md) - [Adorable Plush Mascot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastodon-mascot.md)