# Photocopied Feline Photoblogs The Cat Scan Collects Digitized Pussycat Paws By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cat-scan References: [animalnewyork](http://animalnewyork.com/2011/08/cats-on-scanners-digital-art-masterpieces/) & [thecatscan.tumblr](http://thecatscan.tumblr.com/page/1) Apart from my initial concern for the impact on the animals' eyesight, I have to admit that The Cat Scan presents a compelling concept for [contemporary art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet). Jonny, the creator of this blog, has been scouring the Internet for these sorts of images since October of 2010, because apparently, photocopying pussycats is already a popular practice. As the website has gradually been acquiring new readers in recent months, people have been contributing their own pictures to the page. Pet owners are asked, "Got a cat? Got a scanner? The choice is clear." By simply sitting your [furry friend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics) on the appliance's flatbed and allowing it to move according to its own inclination, anyone can produce [these hallucinatory smeared stills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai) fit for a feature on The Cat Scan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Pet Photoblogs:** The trend of pet owners creating their own photoblogs using everyday technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for photo-sharing platforms to cater to this niche market. - **Digital Art From Unexpected Sources:** The trend of using unconventional methods, such as scanning pets, to create digital art offers disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of creativity and explore new mediums. - **Crowdsourced Imagery Platforms:** The trend of people contributing their own pictures to online platforms showcases disruptive innovation opportunities for photo-sharing platforms to leverage user-generated content and build engaged communities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by offering specialized tools and features for pet owners to capture and share unique pet-centric photos. - **Digital Art:** The digital art industry has the chance to embrace disruptive innovation by promoting and supporting artists who experiment with unconventional methods, such as scanning pets, to create unique art pieces. - **Social Media:** The social media industry can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by creating dedicated platforms or features for pet owners to share and connect over their pet-generated content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline Meme Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-meme-material-download.md) - [AI-Powered Cat Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharaohs-lost-cat.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Cat-Inspired Fuzzy Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-studio-petbrick-65.md) - [Cat Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisker-tracker.md) - [AI-Enhanced Pet Adoption Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics.md) - [VR Cat Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cat-experiences.md) - [Cat Safety Checkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-cats-eat-it.md)