The Crybaby Zine Was Created by Teens, for Teens
Ellen Smith — August 27, 2018 — Art & Design
References: crybabyzine & instagram
The teenage years are an emotionally turbulent time, which is why a group of passionate high school students came together to create the CryBaby Zine.
Based out of Montclair, New Jersey, this youth-run publication serves as a platform of self-expression and as an exploration of youth culture. The publication, which features a dynamic online presence doesn't shy away from hard-hitting topics, like heartbreak, mental health, grief and major life changes. Through facilitating difficult conversations, this zine has effectively created an online space that combats the negativity that's so common in the online world.
Moreover, the zine's popularity has resulted in its impressive social media following, while also attracting big names - most recently the zine conducted an interview with Sean Baker, the Director of The Florida Project.
Image Credit: CryBaby via Instagram @crybabyzine and @pecheresse
Based out of Montclair, New Jersey, this youth-run publication serves as a platform of self-expression and as an exploration of youth culture. The publication, which features a dynamic online presence doesn't shy away from hard-hitting topics, like heartbreak, mental health, grief and major life changes. Through facilitating difficult conversations, this zine has effectively created an online space that combats the negativity that's so common in the online world.
Moreover, the zine's popularity has resulted in its impressive social media following, while also attracting big names - most recently the zine conducted an interview with Sean Baker, the Director of The Florida Project.
Image Credit: CryBaby via Instagram @crybabyzine and @pecheresse
Trend Themes
1. Teen-directed Zines - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more platforms for self-expression and youth culture exploration by and for teenagers.
2. Online Communities for Emotional Support - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing online spaces that foster conversations about difficult topics and combat negativity.
3. Collaboration with Influencers - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in partnering with well-known individuals to attract a wider audience and increase social media following.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the publishing industry by creating more outlets for teenage voices and experiences.
2. Mental Health Services - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of mental health services by developing online communities that provide emotional support for teenagers.
3. Entertainment - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry by collaborating with influencers to attract young audiences and promote meaningful content.
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