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# Personalized Travel Pillows
Adorable Home Decor for Frequent Flyers

By Danielle Levy | Published 2009-02-20 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-made-travel-pillow-suitcase-postcard
References: [cribcandy](http://www.cribcandy.com/all/290789ab5ff504936b2148b4f10df33b&pageoffset=0) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5228119)

Fallon Akers designs and sews these fantastic [travel pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillowwrap) from her Las Vegas home. The Postcard Pillow is made of eco-friendly bamboo white cotton. You can personalize your pillow to feature your address sewn into it or request hand-drawn stamps that depict where you live. It’s perfect to give as a gift or dress up your [interior decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover) between trips.

Akers’ Suitcase Pillow is also ideal for travelers. It’s covered in natural linen and the firm handle and latches are made from felt. Each pillow comes with a [personalized luggage tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityinspired-destination-stickers).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Personalized Travel Accessories:** A disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating personalized accessories that cater to frequent travelers.
- **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** There is room for disruption in the home decor industry by creating eco-friendly, personalized products like Fallon Akers' travel pillows.
- **Handmade Travel Products:** There is potential for disruption in the travel industry by promoting handmade, artisanal travel products like Fallon Akers' pillows.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Travel Accessories Industry:** The travel accessories industry can capitalize on the personalized, eco-friendly, and handmade trends in creating products like Fallon Akers' pillows.
- **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can take advantage of the personalized and eco-friendly trends in creating unique products like Fallon Akers' travel pillows.
- **Artisanal Industry:** Artisanal industries can disrupt the travel industry by creating handmade and personalized travel products like the ones made by Fallon Akers.

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