Designers Erin Hayne and Nuno Goncalves Ferreira's 'Please Touch' pillow is a heat-sensitive pillow that changes color when exposed to body heat. When the pillow is touched, hugged or leaned against, a print in a new color appears on that portion of the pillow's surface.
The change in color will stay on the pillow for a few seconds and then fade away. By turning a common household item into an interactive product, we get to create new ways of looking beyond the traditional.
Heat-Sensitive Cushions
The Interactive ‘Please Touch' Pillow
Trend Themes
1. Heat-sensitive Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing heat-sensitive materials for various applications, such as clothing, packaging, and home decor.
2. Interactive Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive versions of everyday items to enhance user experiences and engagement.
3. Sensory Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to incorporate sensory elements into product design, enhancing user interaction and emotional connection.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing smart and interactive features into home decor products to create immersive living environments.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating heat-sensitive technology into fabrics and materials, opening up possibilities for innovative clothing, accessories, and upholstery.
3. Product Packaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing heat-sensitive packaging materials that provide visual cues for freshness, temperature, or handling instructions.