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Curved Seafood Cushions

This Shrimp Novelty Pillow is Shaped Like the Tiny Crustacean

— November 4, 2015 — Lifestyle
For those looking for a comfy novelty pillow to keep your neck warm and supported during plane or car rides need to look no further than this hyper-realistic shrimp pillow designed by Rakuten. The pillow creatively looks just like a massive shrimp that fits around the wearer's neck.

Curved neck pillows are ideal for enjoying a relaxing lie back when you have to remain sitting up. This shrimp pillow is a hilarious option that features a realistic print of a real shrimp along the front and back of the pillow right down to the pink tail. When wearers adorn this shrimp cushion, it'll truly look as through a massive crustacean has grabbed them by the neck.

Rakuten also sells a variety of other food cushions for those interested, including a cabbage pillow.
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Pillows - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and creative designs of pillows that resemble various objects or foods to cater to different consumer preferences.
2. Hyper-realistic Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop hyper-realistic designs on pillows or other products to create an engaging and visually striking user experience.
3. Comfort and Support - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the ergonomic features of pillows to provide optimal neck support and comfort for users during travel or relaxation.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate novelty pillows with unique designs into the home decor industry, offering consumers a fun and creative way to accessorize their living spaces.
2. Travel Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative neck pillows with eye-catching designs for the travel accessories industry, providing travelers with both comfort and entertainment during their journeys.
3. Giftware - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of novelty pillows as unique giftware items, appealing to consumers looking for quirky and memorable presents for friends and loved ones.
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