I'm not even exactly sure how this works, but I'll take a stab. What Shin does is design these little folded paper characters. Then, he puts up the pattern of the folded character up on his website, so anyone can replicate his work or make their own custom Spikey Baby. He also puts up pictures of the community designed Spikey Babies on his site. Once the original Spikey Baby is sold, the pattern comes off the website, and no-one is able to make the Spikey Babies anymore until Shin has designed a new one. It's a beautiful concept if you like his designs and kind of want to experience the act of creating one of these objects.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Folded Paper Design
- Opportunity for businesses to explore unique paper-based designs that can be replicated and customized by customers.
- Community-designed Products
- Opportunity to create a platform where customers can contribute their own designs and collaborate in the creation of unique products.
- Limited Edition Patterns
- Possibility to create a sense of exclusivity and scarcity by releasing limited edition patterns for customers to replicate.
Where This Applies
- Art and Craft Supplies
- Businesses in this industry can offer specialty papers, origami kits, and tools to support the growing interest in folded paper designs.
- Online Retail
- Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to create a dedicated marketplace for community-designed products, providing a platform for collaboration and showcasing.
- Creative Workshops and Classes
- Workshops and classes can be offered where people can learn the art of folded paper design and receive guidance from experts in the field.
