# Iconic Digital Illustrations The Twitterific Work of David Lanham By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitterific-illustrations-work-of-david-lanham References: [dlanham](http://dlanham.com/) You may not have heard of David Langam but I can promise you've seen his most viewed work, the [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) bird logo. It is this same sense of playfulness that translates throughout his portfolio. This is no mean feat when he spends his time [designing icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare) for Iconfactory as well as working on his personal projects. He only graduated four years ago (eek), and has 2500 followers on Twitter. **Implications** - Consumers today are often drawn to products through which they are able to experience positive or pleasurable feelings. Such emotions lead consumers to a particular business because of the sense of familiarity and approachability that has been created. Consumers will be likely to invest in products that make them feel comfortable and at ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Illustrations for Branding:** Companies can innovate their branding by hiring digital illustrators to create playful and approachable logos or icons. - **Emotion-driven Design:** Businesses are recognizing the importance of creating positive emotions in consumers through their design choices and are investing in designers who prioritize user experience. - **Social Media Design:** As social media becomes increasingly important to businesses, there is a growing demand for designers who can create recognizable and memorable social media logos and icons. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** Businesses in the marketing and advertising industry can use digital illustrations to create a playful and approachable brand image that appeals to consumers. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design industries can differentiate themselves and offer disruptive innovation opportunities by prioritizing user experience and incorporating emotion-driven design into their services. - **Social Media Management:** Social media management companies can offer innovative solutions by incorporating unique and recognizable design elements into their clients' social media profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expressive App Icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-teen-icons.md) - [Internet Icon Accessory Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack.md) - [Branded Illustration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [Smartphone App Iconography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ios-app-icon-book.md) - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [AI-Powered Icon Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketchmeapp.md) - [Expansive Emoticon Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amicons.md) - [Illustration Asset Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone.md)