After the action figure-making challenge and Studio Ghibli-style AI edits, the internet has a new obsession — the Nano Banana trend. This viral trend allows users to transform their photos into hyper-realistic miniature figurines using Google Gemini’s AI tools.
How the Nano Banana Trend Works
The process is simple: users upload their pictures into Google Gemini and provide prompts that instruct the AI to generate custom lifelike figurines. The figurines look like collectibles and can be placed in creative, user-chosen settings.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Log in to Google Gemini via mobile or website.
- Upload a clear photo of yourself or any subject you want to turn into a figurine.
- Enter the correct prompt.
Google Gemini has even shared a sample prompt on X (formerly Twitter):
“Create a 1/7 scale commercialised figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk.”
The AI then designs a figurine with details such as a transparent acrylic base, a toy packaging box styled like premium collectibles, and even a computer screen showing the 3D modeling process of the figurine.
What Else Can You Do with Nano Banana?
The trend isn’t just about figurines. With prompts, users can:
- Add or remove elements: e.g., “Using the provided image, remove the background and replace it with a park scene.”
- Combine multiple photos: e.g., merge two images to create a new composite figurine scene.
- Create 16-bit art: reimagine yourself as a video game character with the prompt “Reimagine me as a 16-Bit Video Game character and place me in a 2D 16-bit platformer.”
From collectible-style miniatures to retro gaming avatars, the Nano Banana trend is redefining how people use AI for creative self-expression online.
