These Papercraft Automata Kits Will Spark Your Imagination
Shelby Lee Walsh — April 12, 2010 — Art & Design
References: cool4cats.biz
These wonderful papercraft automata kits are a great project for a rainy afternoon. These detailed mobile papercrafts are definitely made with some serious love.
Check out the video above and be sure to follow the links provided to witness more awesome papercraft automata kits. The kits include everything from crocodiles eating school children, to pie factories and shipwrecks all created with spectacular detail.
Implications - The sentiments of childhood are something that everyone can relate to. As consumers grow in a fast-paced society, they're looking to hold on to their younger selves who enjoyed a more simplistic life. Brands should never be afraid to appear childish with their products because it's the childlike themes that attract consumers longing for nostalgia.
Check out the video above and be sure to follow the links provided to witness more awesome papercraft automata kits. The kits include everything from crocodiles eating school children, to pie factories and shipwrecks all created with spectacular detail.
Implications - The sentiments of childhood are something that everyone can relate to. As consumers grow in a fast-paced society, they're looking to hold on to their younger selves who enjoyed a more simplistic life. Brands should never be afraid to appear childish with their products because it's the childlike themes that attract consumers longing for nostalgia.
Trend Themes
1. Papercraft Hobbyists - Brands can create kits with intricate designs and detailed instructions for papercraft hobbyists, tapping into a market of consumers seeking hands-on, non-digital hobbies.
2. Nostalgic Entertainment - Creating papercraft automata kits with childlike themes can tap into a market of consumers longing for nostalgia and simplicity in their entertainment options.
3. DIY Crafting - As DIY and crafting trends continue to rise, providing papercraft automata kits that require assembly and creativity can offer consumers a unique and satisfying crafting experience.
Industry Implications
1. Arts and Crafts Retail - Arts and crafts retailers can offer a wider variety of papercraft automata kits, including limited edition or exclusive designs to attract hobbyists and collectors.
2. Toy Products - Toymakers can expand their product lines to include papercraft automata kits as an innovative and unique play option for children and adults alike.
3. Education and Training - Educational institutions can use papercraft automata kits as a creative way to teach students about mechanics, engineering, and design concepts.
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