# Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings The New Zoom Avatars Add a Playful Personalization to Meetings By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatar References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/421741/Zoom-Transforms-You-Into-A-Cartoon-Avatar-To-Make-Meetings-Less-Somber/) & [blog.zoom.us](https://blog.zoom.us/4-new-features-to-make-meetings-better-in-the-new-year/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  The new Zoom Avatars are the latest to hop onto the personalized realm of the digital space, inviting its users to create their own cartoons that represent themselves. Similar to [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko) Memojis, the Zoom version also creates virtual characters that are able to mirror facial and bodily movements in real-time while on the call. It adds a playful element that brings a fun energy to meetings as others are met with a cartoon iteration of users. Zoom speaks about the new features and notes that the avatars are simply a fun way to "project yourself dynamically" and also have a more engaging visual for others to talk to, especially when the camera is off and it only shows a static image. Image Credit: Zoom ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personalized Avatars in Digital Meetings:** The use of personalized avatars in digital meetings is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can create a more engaging and playful experience. - **Real-time Facial and Bodily Mirroring:** Real-time facial and bodily mirroring in virtual avatars is a trend that can revolutionize the way people communicate and interact in digital spaces. - **Interactive Visuals for Online Communication:** The trend of using interactive visuals, such as personalized avatars, in online communication has the potential to create a more immersive and enjoyable experience for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Virtual Meetings and Conferencing:** The use of personalized avatars in virtual meetings and conferencing is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can enhance the experience of remote communication. - **Digital Marketing and Advertising:** The trend of using interactive visuals, such as personalized avatars, in digital marketing and advertising can create a more engaging and memorable experience for consumers. - **Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality:** The trend of using real-time facial and bodily mirroring in virtual and augmented reality applications has the potential to transform the way people interact and engage with immersive environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoonish Video Calling Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatars.md) - [Meeting-Focused AI Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-2.md) - [Video Conferencing Avatar Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-avatar.md) - [3D Video Call Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatars-for-microsoft-teams.md) - [Dog-Themed Meeting Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doge-meet.md) - [TikTok Avatar Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-avatars.md) - [Video Game-Like Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfpchat.md) - [Lifelike 3D Metaverse Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-avatars.md) - [Avatar-Supporting Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-2.md)