Meet Pusheen

Pusheen the Cat

A chubby gray tabby who became a global icon through webcomics, stickers, and delightfully cozy GIFs. She’s the plush side of the internet.

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History

Created by
Claire Belton & Andrew Duff
First appearance
Webcomics (2010)
Character type
Gray tabby cat (mascot)
Notable works
I Am Pusheen the Cat (2013)

Origins. Pusheen began as a short webcomic series that captured tiny joys—snacks, naps, and small parties—using soft geometry and minimal expression. The tone is gentle and observant, designed to comfort and cheer.

Stickers & GIFs. With chat platforms, Pusheen’s tidy silhouette and tiny loops became a universal “reaction” language: balloons for congrats, donut for a self‑treat, and cozy nap for sign‑off.

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Pop Culture

Visual punctuation. Pusheen adds a friendly beat to conversations—softening tone and making feelings legible without heavy text.

Books: Extending the World

I Am Pusheen the Cat book cover

I Am Pusheen the Cat formalizes the cozy voice through panels and micro‑essays, establishing visual cues—cream grounds, rounded frames, pastel accents—that later inform merch and social templates.

Stickers: Reaction Vocabulary

Pusheen deco sticker pack

Sticker packs map emotions to readable poses—congrats balloons, pizza for “treat yourself,” cozy naps for sign‑offs. Digital sets align with printed collectibles, so fans can mirror their chat language IRL. Harmonized pastels keep packs mix‑and‑match on screens and notebooks.

Fan Remix & GIF Culture

Fan remix DJ Pusheen illustration

Remixes like DJ Pusheen show how the silhouette invites creative reuse. Loops favor tiny, readable motions; props (headphones, turntable) shift context without breaking the model sheet—fueling memes, playlist art, and seasonal edits.

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Merchandise

Modular drops. Themes like sweet treats, seasons, and cozy hobbies let plush, stationery, and apparel coordinate in color and mood across each release.

Plush

Pusheen plush

Huggable textures and matte finishes emphasize roundness and warmth. Lines include classic sitting poses, squish forms, and limited holiday variants. Packaging uses cream grounds and rounded dielines for a giftable feel.

Stationery

Pusheen stationery

Pastel patterns and icons support journaling and planning. Activity and coloring books translate screen personality into hands‑on play, while washi tapes and sticky notes extend tiny celebrations to desks and notebooks.

Apparel

Pusheen apparel

Cozy sweaters and everyday pieces use repeat patterns and small celebratory motifs that stay cute at any scale. Seasonal colorways create collectability without fragmenting the core silhouette.

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