# Animalistic Surgical Masks Samira Boon's Animal Snout Surgical Masks are Hilariously Clever By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-masks References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/359852/Funny-Surgical-Masks-Give-Wearers-Animal-Snouts/) & [samiraboon](http://www.samiraboon.com/) The [surgical masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask) from designer Samira Boon are an amazingly cunning way to bring some humor to a product that's usually very neutral. The masks feature different designs that are primarily based on the [faces of animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm) and their snouts. With [15 different designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper) in total, there is a surgical mask for every different personality. Not that it would be a good idea, but imagine waking up from surgery to your doctor wearing the mask with the gorilla design on it? Talk about waking up to a different world! In all seriousness though, being able to bring something different to the table is why the masks from Boon are so impressive. Achieving a unique design will be the biggest reason why a following will continue to build. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humorous Surgical Masks:** Opportunity to disrupt the medical industry by offering surgical masks with humorous designs, bringing a touch of humor to an otherwise serious product. - **Personalized Surgical Masks:** Opportunity to disrupt the medical industry by offering surgical masks with customizable designs, allowing individuals to express their unique personalities. - **Artistic Surgical Masks:** Opportunity to disrupt the medical industry by collaborating with artists to create surgical masks with intricate and creative designs, transforming them into wearable works of art. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion companies to enter the medical field by producing fashionable and stylish surgical masks, merging function and style. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create licensed surgical masks featuring popular characters or logos, creating a new revenue stream and engaging with fans. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for advertising and marketing agencies to utilize surgical masks as promotional items, creating brand awareness and leaving a lasting impression with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Buttery Under-Eye Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-eye-masks.md) - [Playfully Shaped Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-and-foot-masks.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md)