‘The way the world is, something daft is appealing’ – why everything from pizzas to podcasts has a cartoon character on it

AI Briefing

• – The trend of incorporating cartoon characters into everyday products is gaining popularity.
• – Designers argue that it's time to stop putting cartoon characters on everything, but the trend shows no signs of slowing down.
• – The use of cartoon characters on products is seen as a way to add a touch of whimsy and fun to mundane items.