# Squishy Decor Designs Dieter Volkers Encourages a New Interaction With Everyday Objects By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dieter-volkers References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/squishy_designs_from_dieter_volkers_18620.asp) & [dietervolkers.nl](http://www.dietervolkers.nl/home.html) Dieter Volkers seems to have an affinity for squishy items by the looks of his [home decor designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soom). Adding a much-needed [playfulness to people's living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co), each creation encourages a new type of interaction with otherwise boring, everyday objects. Dieter Volkers has specifically created three squishy designs. The first is called the Door Claxon, which features a squishy doorknob. The second are his Clamps and the third is a [squishy lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp) aptly called Softball Lamp and Ball Clamp. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Squishy Decor Designs:** Opportunity for creating innovative and interactive home decor products that add playfulness to living spaces. - **New Interaction with Everyday Objects:** Opportunity to design everyday objects with squishy elements that encourage unique forms of interaction. - **Playful Home Decor:** Opportunity for the development of home decor items that incorporate squishy materials to create a whimsical and playful atmosphere. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore the use of squishy materials to create unique and interactive design products. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for product designers to incorporate squishy elements into everyday objects, transforming their function and interaction. - **Lighting:** Lighting industry can introduce squishy materials and designs into lamps and lighting fixtures, allowing for a new tactile and interactive lighting experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-furniture.md) - [Playfully Plush Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-collection.md) - [Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woo-furniture.md) - [Wrinkled Plush Collaborative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-chair.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump.md) - [Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-series.md) - [Modern Curvy Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvy-furniture-design.md) - [Ultra-Slick Functional Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-home-accessories.md)