# Bizarre Bug-Eyed Dolls These Juana Piedrahita Creations are Unsettling By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-05-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juana-piedrahita References: [toydesignserved](http://www.toydesignserved.com/gallery/The-circus/3729131) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/juanap) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases), these are not the kind of toys one would normally give to children. To appreciate the [unsettling qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bulgy-eyed Dolls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a new line of unconventional dolls with exaggerated features to appeal to a niche market. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-eyes.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Sensorial Anime Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz.md) - [Collectible Artist-Backed Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendry-1.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md)