What is the Prompt for Nano Banana 3D Figurine Trend?

The Nano Banana AI Trend Goes Viral


The latest viral AI trend taking over social media is the Nano Banana 3D figurine craze. Powered by Google’s Gemini, it lets anyone turn a photo into a lifelike miniature figurine in seconds.

The trend has become popular worldwide for its simplicity and impressive visuals. Indian social media users, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, have already joined in, sharing their own figurines.

How the Nano Banana Trend Works

The process is simple and does not require technical skills or payments. Users only need a photo and a ready-made prompt.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Open Google Gemini or AI Studio.
  2. Upload any image.
  3. Use the prompt:
    “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 figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is a 3D modelling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures, printed with original artwork. The packaging features two-dimensional flat illustrations.”
  4. Click Generate and wait for Gemini to create the 3D figurine.
  5. If needed, tweak the photo or prompt for new results.

Why It Is Spreading So Fast

The Nano Banana trend is popular because it combines creativity with accessibility. Users can see themselves or their pets transformed into detailed 3D collectibles. The packaging mockups and realistic acrylic bases add to the fun, making the results shareable online.

Josh Woodward, VP at Google, recently noted on X that India had discovered the trend. His comment hinted at the kind of viral rush OpenAI saw earlier when Studio Ghibli-style AI portraits went global.

AI Trends and Platform Engagement

Earlier this year, Perplexity AI introduced Perplexify Me, a tool that generated posters in a signature style. Before that, OpenAI’s Ghibli portraits created a massive wave of online engagement.

These examples highlight a new playbook for AI platforms: launch visually appealing, shareable trends to boost user engagement. For many users, these AI creations are not just fun — they become part of digital identity and culture.

The Nano Banana trend shows how quickly AI experiments can become mainstream social moments, drawing millions into playful digital creativity.

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