# Intricate Origami Animations The Happy Planet Stop Motion Film by Zim and Zou is Fantastical By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zim-and-zou References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Happy-Planet/7028673) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/zimandzou) The [Happy Planet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards) paper-made universe from Zim and Zou will instill viewers with a sense of childlike wonder and awe. The amazingly detailed pieces were created by the French design team who most recently created a colored parrot from paper and leather cut-offs for luxury clothing brand [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes). Happy Planet is a 32-second stop-motion animation film and greetings card which was commissioned by [IBM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibm-nyc-flagship). In Zim and Zou’s ‘Happy Planet’ video, a colorful globe orbits as a tiny train runs around it, a rocket shoots off into space and a hot air balloon floats past; the short clip ends with a paper plane pulling a banner message behind it which read: “A smarter planet is a happy planet.” The public can create their own personalized greetings card by visiting IBM’s website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stop-motion Animation:** The intricate origami animations in the Happy Planet film showcase the potential for innovative stop-motion techniques. - **Paper Art:** Zim and Zou's intricate paper-made universe demonstrates the disruptive potential of paper art in various creative industries. - **Personalized Greetings Cards:** IBM's interactive website for creating personalized greetings cards highlights the opportunity for customization in the greetings card industry. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Animation:** The Happy Planet film by Zim and Zou showcases how stop-motion animation can be a disruptive innovation in the film industry. - **Art and Design:** The intricate paper art by Zim and Zou opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art and design industry. - **Greeting Card and Stationery:** IBM's personalized greetings card platform highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the greeting card and stationery industry through customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mal-aime.md) - [Festive Humanoid Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmnd-01.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Convenient Online Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards.md)