# Glowing Desk Pets 'Blob and Flow' by Mathmos Will Keep You Company While Lighting the Way By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blob-and-flow References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/blob-and-flow-touch-sensitive-light-pets-glow-your-desktop-gently/) & [mathmos](http://www.mathmos.com/mathmos-blob-and-flow-touch-sensitive-light-pets-17157-0.html) Sometimes the best things in life don't have to have a purpose besides the simple fact that they make you happy--enter 'Blob and Flow.' These [glowing office space companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection) will brighten up your day (or night). Created by [Mathmos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-lava-lamp-collection), 'Blob and Flow' are [light pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-pets) made out of zinc alloy and polypropylene that glow when touched and can even wink. Powered by an adaptor or USB cable, they are available in the UK for £35. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glowing Desk Pets:** Opportunity for companies to introduce interactive office companions to increase employee joy and comfort. - **Light-up Decor:** Incorporating lighting into decorative pieces for unique product offerings. - **Interactive Office Accessories:** Potential for companies to create fun and engaging office accessories that make daily work tasks more enjoyable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Design and produce decorative pieces that incorporate lighting for an original touch. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Create animal-like companions that interactive and light-up for children and adults alike. - **Office Supplies:** Creating innovative licensed office accessories that feature popular characters for added employee enjoyment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animation-Inspired LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animationinspired-led-lamp.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Dynamically Customizable Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illum-desk-light.md) - [Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pofu.md) - [Portable Pen-Holding Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-lamp-concept.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb.md) - [Kinetic Insect Sculpture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-balance-light.md)