# Conversational Cushions Speech Starter Pillows by Heather Lins Gets People Talking By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-starter-pillows-heather-lins References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Conversation_Starter_Pillows--Accessories--Home.html) & [heatherlinshome](http://heatherlinshome.com/conversation_pieces3.html) Heather Lins' Conversation Starter Pillows take pillow talk to a whole new level. Part of her Conversation Pieces collection, these unique pillows feature cartoon-like speech bubbles on the front of a simple white pillow. Perfect for a [living room sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-pillo), the Conversation Starter Pillows come in two varieties: big talk or small talk. **Implications** - Products like this are not only useful for consumers, but they also stand out on account of their decidedly [unique novelty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies). If a consumer were faced with a multitude of straight forward products that all served one function, it goes without saying that they would be drawn to the one that also offered aesthetic brilliance on top. No company should ever forget that when creating their designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Speech Starter Pillows:** The trend of creating pillows with speech bubbles that encourage conversation and interaction. - **Conversation Pieces Collection:** The trend of developing unique and eye-catching products that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. - **Novelty Products:** The trend of offering unique and unconventional products that stand out in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The industry of designing and manufacturing home products, such as pillows, that enhance the aesthetic and functionality of living spaces. - **Gifts and Novelty:** The industry of producing and selling unique and unconventional products, like conversation starter pillows, that are often purchased as gifts or for personal enjoyment. - **Product Design:** The industry involved in the creation and development of innovative and visually appealing products that offer both practical and aesthetic value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotive Plush Sunflower Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-terps.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Thoughtful Conversation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-cards1.md) - [Cheeky Holiday Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-stoppers.md) - [Ultra-Soft Convertible Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-sleep-pillow.md) - [Curated Conversation Starters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talksmi.md) - [Cheeky Self-Care Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-not-disturb-decor.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md)