# Quirky Critter Illustration Videos This Tom Rainford Animation Features Strangely Artistic Animals By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-rainford-animation References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/inroducing-tom-rainford-animation) & [tomrainford](http://www.tomrainford.co.uk/) Touching on several different [types of animation styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series), Tom Rainford Animation incorporates a little bit of everything. Through this short clip alone, the viewer gets an impressive view of the well-rounded work that Tom Rainford produces. He set the video to a cute little tune, and with some fast-paced transitioning, we see a self-portrait of the designer as he creates his visions. The cartoon version of the artist sits at his computer desk and lives in a dull grey world, but his animations thrive in a vibrantly hued world full of strange sights and [silly animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-generator). There is no plot here, it is just a day in the life of the artist. Tom Rainford Animation features [beautifully artistic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glorify-animation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multimedia Animation:** The trend of incorporating various animation styles offers opportunities for innovative storytelling and visual experiences. - **Self-expression Through Animation:** The trend of using animation as a medium for self-portraits and personal narratives presents disruptive innovation opportunities for individual artists and content creators. - **Vibrant and Whimsical Animations:** The trend of creating colorful and imaginative animated worlds provides opportunities for engaging and captivating audience experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage multimedia animation trends to create immersive and visually stunning content for movies, TV shows, and video games. - **Digital Art and Design:** The field of digital art and design can benefit from the trend of self-expression through animation, enabling artists to explore unique narratives and creative styles. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can embrace vibrant and whimsical animations to enhance brand storytelling, engage audiences, and create memorable advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Brush-Painted Cat Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nisshin-seifun.md) - [AI Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai1.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Intuitive Animation Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-visuals.md) - [Influencer-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat.md)