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# Simplistic Pet Pods
The CatShell by OPPO Provides a Cozy Home for Kittens

By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-16 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catshell-by-oppo
References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2012/10/catshell.html) & [t-oppo.jp](http://t-oppo.jp/catshell.html)

The CatShell by [OPPO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enco-air5s), a design firm based in Japan, provides the coziest of homes for one's precious and, let's face it, prissy pets. There are a million and one [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purrcast) videos out there showing cats crawling into the most ridiculous things, from glass jars to cardboard boxes. Clearly, they like compact spaces. CatShell by OPPO delivers in that department.

Although the CatShell by OPPO can be used one at a time as a bed bowl, it can also be stacked to create something that looks like a turtle shell. Joining other pet creations such as the [Quack](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quack-quack-muzzle) dog muzzle, CatShell by OPPO shows that this company deals in quirky designs that will appeal to both pets and pet owners.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Compact Pet Housing:** Innovative designs for compact pet housing such as the CatShell by OPPO provide pet owners with a stylish and practical option for their homes.
- **Stackable Pet Products:** Pet products that can be stacked offer an opportunity for storage, customization, and unique space-saving designs for both pets and their owners.
- **Quirky Pet Accessories:** Pet accessory designs such as the Quack dog muzzle and CatShell by OPPO show a trend towards quirky and stylish pet products that appeal to pet owners' personalities.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Pet Supply Industry:** Innovative products for pet care and pet housing present an excellent opportunity for growth and differentiation in the pet supply industry.
- **Home Decor Industry:** Pet products that blend in with home decor offer a unique opportunity for pet product companies to tap into the home decor market.
- **Recreation Industry:** Designing pet products that can be utilized in recreational activities presents opportunities to create new niche markets in the recreation industry.

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