Twitter, Facebook & MySpace Cushions for Internet Addicts
Marissa Brassfield — July 5, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: etsy
These social networking pillows by Craftsquatch feature the instantly-recognizable icons from Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, MySpace, and FriendFeed in cushion form.
These hand-crafted social networking pillows would be a worthy addition to any Internet addict's home decor—especially if they're a Twitter or Facebook addict. Check out the whole collection above.
Implications - Social networking has become a huge phenomenon in the past few years, so it is only natural that products would start featuring these entertaining websites. This trend signals to a world full of social media that is only going to grow larger and larger. People need to get used to the fact that this is the way of the future and get on board the social media train.
These hand-crafted social networking pillows would be a worthy addition to any Internet addict's home decor—especially if they're a Twitter or Facebook addict. Check out the whole collection above.
Implications - Social networking has become a huge phenomenon in the past few years, so it is only natural that products would start featuring these entertaining websites. This trend signals to a world full of social media that is only going to grow larger and larger. People need to get used to the fact that this is the way of the future and get on board the social media train.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Home Decor - Crafting social networking icons into pillows offers an opportunity to capitalize on the growing obsession with social media by integrating it into home decor.
2. Internet Addiction Merchandise - Creating pillows inspired by popular social networking icons caters to the increasing number of people who are addicted to the online world, providing an opportunity to target this specific market segment.
3. Customized Online Culture Products - Designing cushions with recognizable social media icons provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to the demand for personalized products that reflect people's online digital lives.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore the potential of integrating social media elements into their products to cater to tech-savvy consumers.
2. E-commerce - With the rise in online addiction, the e-commerce industry has an opportunity to offer a range of internet addiction-related merchandise, such as social networking pillows.
3. Digital Media Merchandising - The digital media merchandising industry can leverage the popularity of social media platforms by creating customized products like pillows adorned with icons from Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites.
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