# Multifunctional Cat Cocoons Purrfect Cardboard Cat Shelter Doubles as a Scratching Station By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cocoon References: [plushpod](http://www.plushpod.com/products/Cat_Cocoon-672-59.html) It looks like the wasp’s nests I sometimes come across while hiking, but this patented design uses layers of cardboard to create a cozy designer cocoon for cats. Designed by Warren Lieu of One Form Design, the cocoon is made of 83 laser-cut double wall corrugated cardboard shapes that are hand-laminated to create the form. Because it uses corrugated cardboard, the cocoon is an eco-friendly all-in-one object for cats. Whether being used for napping, scratching, or play, it’s a practical, artful, fun design for felines. The $330 price tag might give one pause, but ask any group of cats and they’ll say they’re worth it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Design:** There is an opportunity for further innovation in creating eco-friendly designs for pet products. - **Multifunctional Pet Products:** The popularity of multifunctional pet products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the pet industry. - **Artful Pet Accessories:** There is a growing market for unique and artful pet accessories, providing an opportunity for innovative designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Product:** The pet product industry can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly and multifunctional pet accessories. - **Cardboard Packaging:** The cardboard packaging industry can explore collaborations with pet product manufacturers to create innovative designs for pet shelters and accessories. - **Designer Furniture:** The designer furniture industry can expand into the pet market by creating stylish and functional pet furniture like cat cocoons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Overlapping Wooden Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-circles-cat-scratcher.md) - [Pyramidal Feline Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cat-furniture.md) - [Origami-Like Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-cat-bed.md) - [Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter.md) - [Playful Muffin-Inspired Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pets-pods.md) - [Feline-Friendly Scratch Posts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-scratcher.md) - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md)