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Federal Finger-Puppets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

FoldUsCandidate.com

— May 4, 2008 — Art & Design
Want to get your kids or officemates into politics? Ease them into Capital Hill with these DIY, paper finger-puppets from FoldUsCandidate.com. They've got Hillary, Obama, and McCain - just print them out and let your fingers do the talking.

Implications - When it comes to educating children about the events of the world, finding the right medium can prove to be a challenge for some parents. Companies in the business of creating educational tools for parents to use at home have the unique opportunity to provide helpful products that will allow parents to ease their children into the goings on of society. Most parents will be happy to purchase any tool that will help there child be a better person.
Trend Themes
1. Educational Tools for Children - Companies have the opportunity to create innovative and interactive educational tools for parents to use at home, helping them introduce children to societal events and improve their understanding.
2. DIY Paper Crafts - The popularity of DIY paper crafts such as finger-puppets presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the arts and crafts industry to create unique and engaging paper-based products.
3. Political Engagement - With the demand for political merchandise and activities, there is an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative products and services that encourage political engagement and discourse.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The education industry can create and market educational tools for parents to introduce children to societal events and improve their understanding.
2. Arts and Crafts - The arts and crafts industry can capitalize on the popularity of DIY paper crafts by developing and selling unique and engaging paper-based products like finger-puppets.
3. Political Merchandise - The political merchandise industry can create disruptive products and services that encourage political engagement and discourse, catering to the growing demand for political activities.
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