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Contemporary "Must-Have" Cushions

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Modern Blessing Pillows Celebrate the Items That Matter Most

— November 6, 2010 — Art & Design
Designed by Studioooij, these Modern Blessing Pillows pay tribute to the divine products of modern-day life.

Shown in three styles are the things that matter in today's hectic life: headphones, milk and the shopping cart. Even if the pillows don't depict your personal must-haves for the home, their fun graphics will accent any contemporary room beautifully. See more shots of the Studioooij cushions above.

Implications - Youth consumers are enamoured with the banal and find depictions of the mundane humorous. This stems from a subversion of traditional symbols of reverence and a flipping of high and low culture. Companies ought to consider the symbolism of the mundane as a means to engage with this demographic.
Trend Themes
1. Youth Subversion - The trend of youth consumers finding humor in depictions of the mundane presents an opportunity for companies to engage with this demographic by subverting traditional symbols of reverence and incorporating high and low culture.
2. Symbolism of the Mundane - The trend of using mundane objects as symbols of significance allows companies to tap into the desire for relatable and humorous products that celebrate the everyday.
3. Contemporary Room Accents - The trend of using modern and fun graphics on home decor items presents an opportunity for companies to create contemporary room accents that appeal to consumers seeking stylish and unique products.
Industry Implications
1. Youth Marketing - The trend of youth consumers finding humor in depictions of the mundane opens up opportunities for companies in the youth marketing industry to create engaging campaigns and products that resonate with this demographic.
2. Home Decor - The trend of using modern and fun graphics on home decor presents an opportunity for companies in the home decor industry to create unique and eye-catching products that appeal to contemporary consumers.
3. Consumer Goods - The trend of using mundane objects as symbols of significance creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the consumer goods industry to develop novel products that celebrate everyday items in a playful and meaningful way.
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