# Smartphone-Cradling Cushions This Patchwork-Style Pillow Features a Pocket for Smartphones By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchworkstyle-pillow References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/pillow-holds-smartphone-tablet/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/mobile-cushion/) For those who constantly worry about losing their smartphone between the couch cushions, '[Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-brick-modular-sofa)' has designed a patchwork-style pillow that can be used to hold your mobile device. The 'mobile-cushion' was designed by Nendo for the 'by | n' collection. The handy smartphone holder consists of a patchwork-style pillow with a pair of slots that can be used to secure a [smartphone or a tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanopop-magsafe). The slots are obscured by the patchwork arrangement, making the device a subtle storage solution. As a result, the design helps to protect the device while also making it easier to view the screen while relaxing on a couch or sofa. The smartphone-cradling cushion is the perfect solution for consumers who are looking for a cushy storage storage solution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Patchwork-style Pillows:** Introducing patchwork-style pillows that feature built-in slots for smartphones and tablets, providing a convenient and subtle storage solution. - **Smartphone Holder Design:** Innovative smartphone holder designs, like the mobile-cushion, that provide protection for devices while also improving screen visibility during relaxation. - **Couch Cushion Technology:** The incorporation of technology into everyday items, such as couch cushions, to enhance functionality and convenience for smartphone users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furnishings:** The home furnishings industry can explore opportunities in creating innovative products that integrate technology and storage solutions for mobile devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can adapt smartphone holder designs to improve the user experience and provide added functionality for device users. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate patchwork-style pillows with smartphone slots into their designs to provide a seamless and discreet storage solution for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Phone Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep.md) - [Contoured Gamer Support Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neochi-pillow-for-gaming.md) - [Supportive Gamer Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-cushion-table-bht700c.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Customizable Pocket Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sururu-pillow-p17.md) - [Bed-Like Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-wireless-charger.md) - [Smartphone-Friendly Bed Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koble-designs-nodd-smart-bed.md) - [Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer.md) - [Smartphone-Silencing Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-cowboy-out-of-pocket-pouch.md)