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Shrinking Sad Soaps

Wask Studio Debuted Soap That Gets Sad as It Shrinks

— November 11, 2022 — Art & Design
Wask Studio, the shop that has been creating bizarre and quirky gifts since 2017, has just launched a bar of soap that starts off happy but gets sadder as it shrinks. It's called the 'Sinking Feeling' soap.

The soap features a happy look first, then neutral, and ends off with a sad look. It contains layers within it, so as you wash away the soap, you will eventually rub away the layers to reveal the next mood. There are 6 layers that start from the outwards to the middle - so both of the outer faces of the soap start off happy. Since the soap has so many layers, it takes quite a while to create it from various molds.

The Sinking Feeling soap is available to purchase online.

Image Credit: Wask Studio / Dorota Pankowska
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Personal Care - Creating personal care items that have interactive features increases customer engagement and enjoyment, leading to potential sales and loyal customer bases.
2. Emotional Design - Designing products with an emotional arc or narrative creates a unique and memorable experience that can differentiate products from competitors.
3. Novelty Gifting - Designing niche and unusual products for gifting purposes can attract a niche audience and promote a loyal customer base.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care - Introducing interactive, mood-changing features to personal care products can enhance consumer engagement and potentially increase sales.
2. Product Design - Creating unique and engaging emotional narratives in product design can differentiate a brand within a competitive market, potentially increasing brand loyalty.
3. Gifts and Novelties - Designing quirky, niche products for gifts or personal use can attract a devoted customer base and increase brand visibility in target demographics.
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