# Heat-Sensitive Cushions The Interactive ‘Please Touch' Pillow By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pillows-please-touch-pillow-by-erin-hayne-nuno-goncalves-ferrei References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/home/bed-bath/please-touch-pillow/) & [coliseum-shop](http://www.coliseum-shop.com/en/catalog/5-cushions-bed-linens/29-designer-cushions/2122-please-touch-pillow-medium-visual-reference-studio-erin-hayne-nuno-goncalves-ferreira.html) Designers Erin Hayne and Nuno Goncalves Ferreira's 'Please Touch' pillow is a [heat-sensitive pillow that changes color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1) when exposed to body heat. When the pillow is touched, hugged or leaned against, a print in a new color appears on that portion of the pillow's surface. The change in color will stay on the pillow for a few seconds and then fade away. By turning a [common household item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow) into an [interactive product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trutru-haptic), we get to create new ways of looking beyond the traditional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 37% | 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 - **Heat-sensitive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing heat-sensitive materials for various applications, such as clothing, packaging, and home decor. - **Interactive Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive versions of everyday items to enhance user experiences and engagement. - **Sensory Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to incorporate sensory elements into product design, enhancing user interaction and emotional connection. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing smart and interactive features into home decor products to create immersive living environments. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating heat-sensitive technology into fabrics and materials, opening up possibilities for innovative clothing, accessories, and upholstery. - **Product Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing heat-sensitive packaging materials that provide visual cues for freshness, temperature, or handling instructions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Infrared Heated Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushi.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/375-pillow.md) - [Infrared Technology Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-dream-pillow.md) - [Thermo-Regulating Cooling Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-pillow1.md) - [Supportive Cooling Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casper-hybrid-pillow.md) - [Self-Adjusting Smart Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-smart-pillow.md) - [AI-Powered Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-sleep-1.md) - [Smart Cooling Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-pillow-cover.md) - [Therapeutic Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-pillow.md)