Prep Doll Maker

Uses for a Prep Doll Maker

A prep doll maker is an online program that allows web site visitors to create a customized virtual doll.  The ‘prep’ part refers to older teens who are in high school (think prep school).  There are several uses for a prep doll maker, including use in email signatures to make them unique, on personal web sites to display your own particular style, and in ‘buddy’ icons for use in instant messaging programs.

For older teens, there are even some highly practical uses for a prep doll maker.  These include checking out different looks before actually buying that new blouse, pair of pants, shoes, or accessory.  Let’s face it – looks are never more important to us than when we’re in the 13-20 year-old range, right?  Having a virtual doll to dress up is not only fun, it can help teens figure out how they want to look.

Another practical use for a prep doll maker is to prepare for two ‘coming of age’ events in a young person’s life:  homecoming and prom.  Some prep doll makers are designed specifically to cater to the needs of teens to find a dress, hairstyle, shoes, and accessories so they can dazzle everyone on the big night.

A prep doll maker works like most others.  You start with a blank avatar body (called a ‘base’).  Then you pick from a wide variety of clothing and accessories to add to the virtual doll’s body.  Better doll makers offer dozens of choices in each category.  Once you’ve created a doll you like, you simply save it to your own computer’s hard drive as a .jpg or .gif file, and it’s ready for your personal use!