Dotyk, which means "touch," was created by Dmytro Nikiforchuk to fill the need for senior-specific sensory sex toys. The range was apart of Nikiforchuk's graduate program at the Pedagogical University of Krakow (Institute of Design and Graphics) and serves an under-represented consumer base.
"Most 'classic' gadgets are designed to meet the needs of the 'average middle-aged user'," Nikiforchuk noted about the project. "Instead, I believe that in the production process of any item should focus on specific consumers considering their age and needs."
Each object in the kit was designed to be sued by a couple to stimulate each individual's sense of sound, smell, touch, and sight. Notably, the Dotyk includes a "smelling tube," to allow couples to sniff each other's scent, an ear trumpet-inspired device to hear the other's heartbeat, and metal bearings that can be used as a massager.
Senior-Specific Sensory Sex Toys
Dotyk Was Launched by Dmytro Nikiforchuk To Meet Senior Needs
Trend Themes
1. Senior-specific Sensory Sex Toys - The trend of creating sex toys specifically designed for seniors highlights the need for inclusive and age-appropriate products in the adult industry.
2. Targeting Under-represented Consumer Base - Designing products tailored to under-represented consumer groups, like seniors, opens up opportunities for businesses to tap into new markets and cater to specific needs.
3. Enhancing Sensory Experiences - The development of sensory sex toys that stimulate multiple senses, such as sight, touch, smell, and sound, showcases the trend of enhancing sexual experiences through innovative technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Adult Industry - The adult industry can capitalize on the senior-specific sensory sex toys trend by expanding their product offerings to include age-appropriate and inclusive options.
2. Medical and Wellness - The medical and wellness industries can explore opportunities to incorporate sensory sex toys into therapeutic practices for seniors, promoting intimacy, connection, and overall well-being.
3. Product Design - The field of product design has a disruptive innovation opportunity to create inclusive and age-appropriate products that cater to specific consumer groups, like seniors, within various industries.