A Gift for the blind, visually impaired and the sighted.
A world first sensory handheld puzzle solved only
by touch and sound
www.occulo.co.uk
Entrepreneurs, Investors, Toy Companies and Manufacturers we need help to get ‘occulo’ to market.
We are open to partnerships, licencing or alternative offer to make ‘occulo’ happen.
We will be visiting the UK Toy fair on Wednesday 22/01/25 if you would like to meet up and experience the as to be produced ‘occulo’ samples please get in touch at [email protected]. Please Visit – www.occulo.co.uk
Innovate
The occulo tube is the first puzzle on the market that can be used by sighted and visually impaired and blind people. We love creating puzzles that challenge the senses through clever design and innovative construction.
Charitable
We support a range of charities that help partially sighted and blind people across the globe. We donate £1 of our proceeds from every occulo that is purchased directly to our hand picked charities to support their amazing work.
Sustainable
Using local businesses & materials we aim to minimise our carbon footprint as practically as possible. Our tubers can have confidence in a future striving to minimise occulo’s environmental impact.
The feedback
The benefits
Inclusivity – Enjoyed by all.
Innovation – A new sensory game.
Kinaesthetic – Learn by senses.
Curiosity – A real test for any user.
Charity – Some profits help go to a cause.
The environment
*The 15mm chrome steel ball is the only item we cannot source in the UK. You can find numerous UK suppliers, but they are all sourced outside of the UK. They are Purchased by the Kilo (72 /Kg) and plan to buy in batches of 150Kg = 331lbs
The charities
Sightsavers – 40% of funds
A N Other TBC – 20%
Blind Veterans Association – 10%
iSight Cornwall – 10%
InFocus Exeter – 20%
We are planning to bring occulo to market.
Three years in development, road tested by the blind and sighted, we now have as-built working prototypes. The Product designers, Manufacturers & Creator have been liaising on the tooling required to make the moulds, how it will be assembled, packaged and distributed. We know our costs which we have kept down as best we can. We even took paid advice on whether we could avoid VAT liability – unfortunately not!!!
What is the plan?
To build a bigger occulo community which will support making the product a reality via the KICKSTARTER Crowd Funding Platform. Key dates are as follows:
16/06/23 KICKSTARTER set up.
18:00 hrs 03/06/24 Financial pledges process begins.
18:00 hrs 19/07/24 Pledge process ends.
May/June Tooling work ordered.
Sept 2024 Moulds tested for trial runs.
Oct 2024 Manufacturing & Distribution begins.
In time for Christmas, the UK and German toy fairs Jan/Feb 2025 and all dependent on funding success.
How much do we need to raise?
We are offering nearly a 25% discount during the KICKSTARTER crowd funding period where occulo will be sold in pairs. The Launch Edition will be a benefit for those engaging in the occulo community. There is no limit to how much can be raised, it is dependant on how many people like the project and are willing to contribute. Our minimum target is a total of £10,000 (ten thousand UK pounds). This amount will make the product a reality. This will cover the costs for:
Why do I care?
This was an idea I have sat on for over thirty years! Pushed by youngest daughter, encouraged by family & friends I am trying to put all my what ifs into reality and make occulo happen.
Why should we care?
This is a world first. A type of puzzle extremely few people have experienced. Occulo will contribute a new experience to the Global puzzles market. We will be caring by sharing and when in production raising funds for sighted and related causes Globally, Nationally, Regionally & Locally.
Have we considered product safety?
Please follow the link below to download the toy safety report which occulo has passed on every level.
During the kickstarter funding program we will be offering the ability to earn a whopping 25% discount off of the RRP of your very own Occulo puzzle.
Register your interest below and we will keep you updated as to how you can claim your discount.
