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Plushie Building Blocks

The Tetris Pillow Resembles the Iconic NES Game Pieces

— May 1, 2013 — Art & Design
If you're a fan of old school video games and are looking to incorporate some of that nostalgia into your home decor, then you'll absolutely love the Tetris Pillow, which amazingly resembles the iconic building block game piece.

Cushions are a great way to decorate your home with something soft and cuddly to lay against, and this retro video game-inspired pillow will certainly add a unique and nerdy touch to your home. The Tetris Pillow is amazingly shaped like one of the iconic game pieces, decked out in red with added white detailing in the corner. The clever crochet technique and intricate detailing serves to give these pillows a classically nostalgic vibe, which will surely attract any hardcore NES fan looking to add something geeky to their rooms.

Trend Themes
1. Retro-geek Decor - There is an opportunity to capitalize on nostalgia by incorporating retro video game-inspired decor items that appeal to millennials.
2. Clever Crochet Technique - The use of clever crochet techniques and intricate detailing can be leveraged to create unique and innovative decor items.
3. Iconic-inspired Shapes - Items shaped like iconic video game imagery can gain significant following among consumers who are interested in pop-culture and nerd culture.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can leverage these retro and geeky decor trends to attract millennial consumers who want unique and quirky items that reflect their personal interests.
2. Crafts - The crafts industry can innovate by using crochet techniques to create unique and nostalgic items that appeal to retro video game fans.
3. Consumer Goods - Incorporating iconic-inspired shapes in consumer goods such as pillows and cushions can generate buzz around the products, and attract customers looking for unique and innovative items.
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