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Pocket Doll

Pocket Doll

The concept of minimum viable size in product design and development refers to the smallest size or scale at which a product can still maintain its essential features, functions, and value proposition. In the case of Pocket Doll, this means the smallest size beyond which the wig and clothes start to resemble toys and lose their sense of realism.
During our experiments with various Pocket Doll scales, we found that any size shorter than 46cm (18 inches) began to lose the Smart Doll aesthetic and took on a more toy-like appearance. While there’s nothing wrong with toys, that was not the aesthetic we were targeting.

Some have questioned our decision not to adhere to industry standards, as this means consumers cannot use their existing 1/4 scale wardrobe of apparel, and we may miss out on sales. However, my vision for our products always takes precedence over maximizing sales. The day I start making purely what consumers want is the day I stop caring about the product and caring just about money - which won’t happen ;-)

The primary reason for pursuing the Pocket Doll project is my need for a lighter Smart Doll as I age and deal with hernia.
Pocket Doll has been developed with no joints on the arms, and in fact, the entire body is seamless.
Initially, we experimented with a silicone polymer, but it proved problematic due to the plasticizer seeping out, causing stickiness and requiring frequent maintenance. Though silicone may be suitable for hobbyists, I sought a more user-friendly solution for Pocket Doll.

We developed a new polymer called Gotandanium, created by infusing soft vinyl with titanium to produce a strong, flexible material. Gotandanium is made by mixing soft vinyl and titanium powder in a large vat and heating the mixture to a precise temperature, allowing the vinyl to melt and bond with the titanium particles through polymerization.

Gotandanium maintains the familiar look and feel of soft vinyl while eliminating the need for an internal frame. The material can be bent and hold its position, making it perfect for our seamless Pocket Doll design.
The concept of minimum viable size in product design and development refers to the smallest size or scale at which a product can still maintain its essential features, functions, and value proposition. In the case of Pocket Doll, this means the smallest size beyond which the wig and clothes start to resemble toys and lose their sense of realism.
During our experiments with various Pocket Doll scales, we found that any size shorter than 46cm (18 inches) began to lose the Smart Doll aesthetic and took on a more toy-like appearance. While there’s nothing wrong with toys, that was not the aesthetic we were targeting.

Some have questioned our decision not to adhere to industry standards, as this means consumers cannot use their existing 1/4 scale wardrobe of apparel, and we may miss out on sales. However, my vision for our products always takes precedence over maximizing sales. The day I start making purely what consumers want is the day I stop caring about the product and caring just about money - which won’t happen ;-)

The primary reason for pursuing the Pocket Doll project is my need for a lighter Smart Doll as I age and deal with hernia.
Pocket Doll has been developed with no joints on the arms, and in fact, the entire body is seamless.
Initially, we experimented with a silicone polymer, but it proved problematic due to the plasticizer seeping out, causing stickiness and requiring frequent maintenance. Though silicone may be suitable for hobbyists, I sought a more user-friendly solution for Pocket Doll.

We developed a new polymer called Gotandanium, created by infusing soft vinyl with titanium to produce a strong, flexible material. Gotandanium is made by mixing soft vinyl and titanium powder in a large vat and heating the mixture to a precise temperature, allowing the vinyl to melt and bond with the titanium particles through polymerization.

Gotandanium maintains the familiar look and feel of soft vinyl while eliminating the need for an internal frame. The material can be bent and hold its position, making it perfect for our seamless Pocket Doll design.