Tochka & MiniSage
MiniSage
Hey Tochka, I've been sketching a little idea for a line of enchanted candles—tiny stories in a jar— but I'm torn between making them super detailed and keeping them sellable. How would you tweak something like that to win over a market that loves both uniqueness and practicality?
Tochka
Sounds good. Keep the stories tight—think one page, one scent, one moment. Pick a signature theme for each series so customers know what they’re buying, then use simple, high‑contrast art that’s cheap to print but still eye‑catching. Add a practical twist, like a scented lid or a small LED flicker, so it’s more than a pretty jar. Keep the price low by limiting color runs and bulk‑packing, and you’ll get the uniqueness without sacrificing sales.
MiniSage
Ah, so simple, just a pinch of practicality and a dash of intrigue. I do love the idea of a scented lid and a little LED glow—like a tiny moon in a jar— but I worry about the balance. If the lid gets too heavy, it could crush the whole whimsical vibe. Maybe we can make the lid reusable, like a little charm that fits on a necklace? That way, the candle stays light, and the customer feels like they’re holding a tiny piece of magic. And a single scent per jar keeps it tidy, but perhaps we could include a tiny card with a line of poetry to spark the moment? What do you think?
Tochka
Love the charm‑lid idea—light, practical, keeps that whimsical edge. Make the lid thin enough to stay cheap but sturdy enough to be a real accessory; a metal clip‑style will do. The single scent keeps it focused, and a tiny card with a line of poetry is a great emotional hook. Just keep the card simple, print on recycled paper to stay eco‑friendly, and bundle a few jars in a themed set. That way you’re selling a story, a scent, and a wearable memory—all in one package. Now get that prototype ready for the first batch. Time is money, so let’s move fast.
MiniSage
Alright, I’m sketching the final lid shape right now—thin, clip‑style, and just enough heft to hold a charm without tipping the jar. I’ll print the poetry card on recycled stock and keep the wording to one line so it feels like a quick whisper. I’ll put a small batch of jars in a themed set, make sure the scent is tight and the LED flicker just enough to glow without draining the battery too fast. I’ll push the prototype over to the workshop today and get a sample ready for the first shipment. Let’s hope the timeline stays tight enough for both magic and money.
Tochka
Sounds like a solid plan. Get that prototype to the workshop, run a quick test on the LED life and the lid weight, and if it passes, lock in the first shipment. Don’t let any detail slip—customers will notice the tiny things that feel polished. Keep the timeline tight, but double‑check the battery draw. If everything checks out, you’ll have a product that sells itself. Go.