After being approached by Marie Claire South Africa to draw "what a feminist Barbie might look like," artist Colleen Clark came with the idea of drawing a line of dolls that were representative of many different types of women.
For her feminist Barbie illustrations, Colleen Clark was inspired by "the idea that feminism is as simple as accepting others and yourself unconditionally." To that end, Clark believed that a feminist doll line wouldn't just have one look but rather many that would be indicative of all the different body types, culture, and styles that are out there.
Inclusive Feminist Doll Illustrations
Artist Colleen Clark Illustrates a New Vision of Barbies
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Doll Lines - Opportunities for creating inclusive doll lines that represent diverse body types, cultures and styles.
2. Feminist Consumerism - Opportunities to cater to the growing demand for feminist-inspired products, including dolls.
3. Customization in Dolls - Opportunities to create customizable dolls that allow customers to design their own dolls based on their values and preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can identify opportunities to create inclusive doll lines and capitalize on the growing demand for feminist-inspired products.
2. Graphic Design Industry - The graphic design industry can respond to the demand for inclusive and feminist-inspired illustrations in a wide range of products, including dolls.
3. Consumer Goods Industry - Companies in the consumer goods industry can identify opportunities to offer customization features in their products, like customizable dolls reflecting diverse values and preferences.