This is VERSION 2 of BPD Rabbit. The re-designed version features a single button eye and new materials/design on the backpack. Version 1 will never return. But we might do a Version 3 if there are enough meaningful design suggestions and requests.
BPDis probably the single most requested rabbit design of them all. Honestly, it took us a while to work up the nerve to tackle this one but here we go...
Borderline Personality Rabbit
BPD is described (online and by reputable sources) as having some of the following symptoms: fear of abandonment; difficulty being alone; unstable relationships; shifting and/or distorted self-image; impulsive and/or destructive behaviors; self-harm; extreme emotional swings; chronic feelings of emptiness; and explosive anger.
But we all recognize that no such list can be all-inclusive nor does it necessarily represent your own personal experience with BPD. And, as we embark on a Crowd Design process around this rabbit, we must also accept that no single design can capture all of the variations of BPD and the specific expressions found among individuals. Whatever design we end up with will be - above all else - a compromise based on the limitations of plush design and your shared experiences.
BPD Rabbit Set Includes:
1x BPD Rabbit (27cm in length)
2x "Black and White Thinking" Bunnies (1x black, 1x white)
1x BPD Backpack (worn on the BPD Rabbit)
1x Draw-String Tote Bag
Symbolism:
Black and white mini rabbits for black and white thinking
Broken Heart with Lightning Bolt for fear of abandonment
General splitting theme for impulsivity
Bomb on the back for having to carry heavy emotions all the time while just trying to deal with regular life and dealing with negative perceptions surrounding the condition
A couple of design notes regarding thefinal product you see here:
Pink represents audaciousnessand flamboyance. Lots of stitches to represent self-harm and/or repeated self-destruction (i.e. blow-ups). A little bomb backpack to represent, well, you know!
This product is a result of our Crowd Design Process. Initial sketches were shared on Instagram and Facebook. Those generated hundreds of comments and suggestions.
We started with arelatively simple initial design thatleft room for YOU to provide feedback and creative direction.
Note that our design team does not contain any persons diagnosed with BPD but we have consulted with friends that have experience with it. We relied on YOU, as a community, to help guide this design to completion.
And a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Crowd Design Process!
IMPORTANT NOTERegarding the design of our mental health-related Plushie Dreadfuls. We take the topics of mental health and mental health awareness seriously. That's why our design team only creates plushies related to mental health issues with which they have direct experience. In cases where our team does not have direct experience, we assemble an external team of experts to help guide our creative process. In addition, we use Crowd Design to engage a wide range of voices via platforms like Instagram and Facebook. We gather and respond to feedback from our audience - many of whom have direct experience with the mental health issues we're exploring. And while we strive to represent as many aspects of a particular mental health issue as possible while avoiding stereotypical symptoms, we hope you understand that plush toys as an artistic medium do limit the full expression of a particular issue to those things that can be crafted in fabric and stitching.
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Beware of imitations and copycats
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