# Profession-Focused Doll Collections 'My Life As Dolls' Products Are Focused on Their Careers By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-02-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-life-as-dolls References: [mylifeasdolls](http://mylifeasdolls.com/) 'My Life As Dolls' are toys that young children can enjoy that focus on [careers rather than simply fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-professions-collection). The collection offers a wide variety of professions that it represents, and also features dolls with [varying skin tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2). None of the dolls are excessively thin, tall or unrealistically shaped, making them age-appropriate and less likely to negatively impact the self-esteem of young children. Careers that the dolls represent include veterinarians, dive instructors, gardeners, party planners, photographers, pop stars, and more -- with each doll coming with accessories and clothing that matches the career or hobby it represents. My Life As Dolls provides a realistic alternative to the many dolls on the market that tend to propagate [harmful expectations on young children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autistic-barbie). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Career-focused Dolls:** Creating dolls that focus on careers instead of merely fashion can foster an interest in different professions from an early age. - **Diversifying Representation in Doll Collections:** Building diverse and inclusive doll collections gives children the ability to see themselves and people they know reflected in their toys. - **Body Positive Dolls:** Designing dolls that feature realistic body shapes and sizes can help promote more positive self-image and body acceptance among children. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** By exploring more diverse and innovative ways to create dolls, toy companies have an opportunity to engage with a broader audience and increase revenue. - **Education Industry:** Using profession-focused dolls as a tool to introduce children to different careers can broaden their understanding of the world of work and inspire them to pursue their passions. - **Fashion Industry:** Collaborating with doll makers to create career-specific clothing lines could present an opportunity for designers to expand their target market and create more diverse collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Career-Driven Fairy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-ella.md) - [Emotional Well-Being Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls.md) - [Friendship-Celebrating Doll Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-bestie.md) - [Two-Sided Paper Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megadolls.md) - [Metaverse Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-avastars.md) - [Curl Care Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-roots-dolls.md) - [Gen Alpha Barbie Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-z-barbie.md) - [Doll-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-professions-collection.md) - [Youth-Focused Coding Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-liza-dolls.md)