January 6th is Three Wise Men day in my native Dominican Republic, and I have some recollection of expectantly and joyfully waiting for that Barbie Doll which mysteriously never showed up.
Having said that, an Icelandic designer named Róshildur Jónsdóttir has come up with the novel idea of creating a toy construction kit made out of fish bones, glue and paint that he has aptly named “Something Fishy." The quirky toy is designed for adults and children.
My toys were not as outlandish and freakish as this fish bones kit; furthermore, The Three Wise Men knew better than to drop this funky skeleton kit on me.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- DIY Kits
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and unique DIY kits using unconventional materials.
- Adult Toys
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative toys designed specifically for adults.
- Sustainable Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of sustainable materials in toy manufacturing.
Where This Applies
- Toy Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional materials and designs in the toy manufacturing process.
- Crafting and Hobby
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing crafting and hobby market by offering unique and unconventional DIY kits.
- Eco-friendly Products
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the demand for eco-friendly products by using sustainable materials in manufacturing.
