# Furry LED Pillows The d-light Illuminated Pillow By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-led-pillows-the-dlight-huggable-pillow References: [gadgetmiss](http://www.gadgetmiss.com/2008/08/12/huggable-led-pillow/) & [dianalindesign](http://www.dianalindesign.com/products/rei.html) D-light Huggable pillows were created by Diana Lin Design from Boulder, Colorado. Diana Lin used sunlight as her inspiration for the cushions. The intention was that the [glowing pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp) would be used by people not only in the night time, but during cold, dark months when sunlight is at a minimum. Inside the [cosy d-light Huggable pillow's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medmaster-pillow) [furry cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs) is a number of translucent silicone balls filled with white LED lamps. They can be powered by 4 AA batteries or a 6 volt AC adaptor. When used with 250MAH rechargeable AA batteries, the cushions stay bright and glowing for approximately 4 hours before slowly fading, describes the designer. The fun Huggable pillows are 12.5 x 12.5, available in pink, gold and white, and cost $160 on the [**Diana Lin Design**](http://www.dianalindesign.com)website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Illuminated Pillows:** The trend of incorporating light technology into soft furnishings provides opportunities for disruption in the home decor industry. - **Sustainable Lighting Solutions:** As consumers become more conscious of energy usage, the trend of using rechargeable batteries offers disruptive innovation for environmental-friendly lighting solutions. - **Functional Home Accessories:** The trend of creating accessories that serve practical purposes, such as providing light and comfort, offers opportunities for disruptive innovations in the home decor industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore incorporating light technology into pillows, blankets, and other soft furnishings to create unique, functional products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry could offer new rechargeable battery technology optimized for home lighting solutions to meet rising demand for sustainable energy options. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore creating innovative and sustainable textiles that incorporate light technology for consumers looking for wearable and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Infrared Technology Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-dream-pillow.md) - [Infrared Heated Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushi.md) - [Cuddly Body-Conforming Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugl.md) - [Weighted Knot Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugget.md) - [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md) - [Marshmallow-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-pillow.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Soothing Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothing-body-pillow.md)