# Pillow-Shaped Candle Holders 'Pillow' from Mu Objek Shows How Easily Concrete Can Be Shaped By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mu-objek References: [nst.my](https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/pulse/2017/07/259722/get-creative-concrete) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BUGnVGwDOx7/?taken-by=mu.objek) Mu Objek is a Malaysian brand that works primarily with concrete. What began as a side DIY project has become one of the most innovative Malaysian design brands to emerge in recent years. After the founder of Mu Objek, Lee Chau Shiang, began experimenting with concrete, he realized what a versatile material it actually was. The brand's star product is its [concrete 'Pillow' candle holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora). This home decor item looks soft and plush but in reality is made from concrete. The [juxtaposition of texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule) is visually compelling and fun. According to Shiang, "When we talk about cement or concrete, it gives people an impression of rigid, serious, cold, construction and so on, We love breaking that stereotype because the truth is, concrete can be fun." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Concrete Decor:** The innovative use of concrete in home decor products can open up opportunities for new and exciting designs and applications. - **Texture Juxtaposition:** Creative use of texture juxtaposition in product design can create visually compelling and fun items. - **Material Versatility:** Exploring the full potential of versatile materials like concrete can lead to the discovery of new possibilities for innovative products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Innovative concrete products like these candle holders can provide unique and eye-catching products to the home decor industry. - **Construction:** Concrete is a traditional material used in construction, but Mu Objek's innovative approach to the material could open up opportunities for new and exciting applications in the construction industry. - **Product Design:** The use of creative material juxtapositions like seen in the pillow-shaped candle holders could inspire new ideas and directions in product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-candle-holder.md) - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Sturdy Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cement-decor.md) - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Artfully Sculptural Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw030001na.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Ritual Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-mater.md)