The ‘Nano Banana’ Trend: How AI-Generated 3D Figurines are Taking Over Social Media

A new trend involving the creation of 3D digital figures from photographs has exploded in popularity across social media platforms. Utilizing Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool, users are generating detailed, photographic-quality miniature figurines of themselves, their pets, and even public figures. The viral trend, often referred to online as the ‘Nano Banana’ trend, has captured the attention of a wide audience, including politicians and celebrities who are creating 3D avatars using the AI feature. The process is simple: users upload an image and provide a prompt, and the tool generates a 3D model. Results are sharp and realistic, capable of retaining important details such as facial expressions, clothing, and background elements. The tool has made creating custom figurines accessible to anyone, without the need for specialized software or design skills.