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Bizarre Bug-Eyed Dolls

These Juana Piedrahita Creations are Unsettling

— May 13, 2012 — Unique
Medellin, Colombia-based designer and sculptor Juana Piedrahita recently produced a slew of bulgy eyed characters that are sure to raise a few eyebrows.

When most people think of toy design, words like cute, childish, innocent and playful come to mind. However, these dolls from Piedrahita, collectively titled 'The Circus,' would have a hard time inspiring such lighthearted connotations.

From miniature cyclopses to dispondant alien-like creatures, these are not the kind of toys one would normally give to children. To appreciate the unsettling qualities of Piedrahita's work in more detail, consider one particularly offbeat creation. It has only a single bulging eye, a mustache and wears lipstick. Furthermore, none of the dolls have any arms or legs. Such strange qualities could almost be whimsical if they were not so off-putting.
Trend Themes
1. Bulgy-eyed Dolls - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a new line of unconventional dolls with exaggerated features to appeal to a niche market.
2. Unsettling Toy Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the demand for toys that challenge traditional notions of cuteness and innocence, catering to a more alternative and edgy consumer base.
3. Unique Sculptural Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing a collection of art-inspired toys that blur the lines between traditional toys and unique sculptural pieces, targeting art collectors and enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional designs and characteristics into toy manufacturing processes to create a distinct competitive advantage and attract a diverse customer base.
2. Designer Collectibles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tapping into the market for limited-edition designer collectibles by collaborating with artists and designers to create unique and unusual toy creations.
3. Art and Sculpture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merging the worlds of art and sculpture with toy design, creating a new market for art-inspired toys that appeal to both art collectors and toy enthusiasts.
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