# Miniature Personalized Paper Dolls Foldable.Me Creates 3D Cardboard People for the Art Lover By Erin Fox | Published 2012-10-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldableme References: [foldable.me](https://www.foldable.me/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/49669508) The newest personalized item on the market is Foldable.Me, which creates [miniature paper dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates) of the person you love the most: yourself. One can create a mini-me in a matter of minutes through the site's helpful creation tools. There is a mass variation in the eyes, noses and face shapes to choose from. From customizing the outfit to the hair color, one can build a doll in a few clicks of their mouse. The adorable creation is brought to you by Mint Digital and Cubeecraft. The [customizable paper dolls are perfect gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moimoi) for any occasion. Whether it's a stocking stuffer, a birthday gift or a random present, the [Foldable.Me 3D cardboard dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solobo-emotion-friends) invoke a lovable rapport with the receiver. It's not only Dr.Evil who can have a Mini-Me, because now you can too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Paper Dolls:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the market for personalized 3D cardboard dolls and create a platform for users to design and order their own unique creations. - **Self-replicas:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop technology that allows users to create 3D replicas of themselves using various materials, such as plastic or clay, to cater to different preferences and aesthetics. - **Interactive Doll Design Tools:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Build an online platform with advanced design tools that enable users to not only customize the appearance of their dolls but also add interactive features like movement or sound. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personalized Gifts:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine technology, creativity, and customization to offer a wide range of personalized gift options beyond paper dolls, such as customizable action figures or 3D-printed sculptures. - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leverage innovative materials and design techniques to introduce new forms of DIY art and craft projects, expanding beyond traditional paper-based creations. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create an online marketplace for personalized paper dolls, connecting designers and consumers globally, and offering a platform for selling and trading unique creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Animated Custom Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself.md) - [Personalized Christmas Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-me-ornaments.md) - [Two-Sided Paper Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megadolls.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-barbieland.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Customizable Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeship.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md)