# Retro Gadget Pillows Floppy Disc Pillows From MyMimi Provide Cuddly Gadgetry By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-02-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disc-pillows References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2010/02/25/floppy-disc-pillowca.html) & [shanalogic](http://shanalogic.com/item.php?item_id=2806) These Floppy Disc Pillows are from designer MyMimi. MyMimi designs are always cute and often inspired by [technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic). The floppy disc may have gone the way of the telegram, but that doesn't mean it can't be celebrated with [cuddly cuteness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads). Floppy Disc Pillows recreate the image of the floppy disc almost perfectly, except for the happy face, which is a welcome addition to keep you company. If you're a big enough geek to get a floppy disc pillow, it's likely you might not have another person to cuddle up with... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-inspired Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of nostalgic home decor items that appeal to consumers seeking a sense of nostalgia and retro charm. - **Tech-inspired Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture fashion accessories that combine technology-inspired elements with playful and unique aesthetic. - **Cute Gadget-inspired Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of cute and cuddly toy products inspired by outdated technological gadgets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a range of retro-inspired home decor products that appeal to consumers seeking unique and nostalgic design elements. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge technology-inspired elements with fashion accessories to cater to consumers seeking bold and unique fashion statements. - **Toys and Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology nostalgia with cute and cuddly toy designs to capture the attention of consumers looking for playful and nostalgic products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [Nostalgic Tech-Themed Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macintosh.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Playful Tech Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-miffy.md) - [Emotive Plush Sunflower Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-terps.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Marshmallow-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-pillow.md) - [Software-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs.md)