# Cushioned Skull Containers 'Skullmate' by Luke Twigger Provides Eerie Anatomical Storage By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullmate-by-luke-twigger References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/05/19/the-skullmate-by-luke-twigger/#more-79785) & [luketwigger](http://www.luketwigger.co.uk/) 'Skullmate' by Luke Twigger offers a unique [storage solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box). The [white, glazed earthenware skulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons) contain green pin-cushion 'brains' made of vintage fabrics and can act as a home for trinkets, [jewelry, keys, candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-yang-jewelry), or any other small knick-knacks. Each handmade 'Skullmate' by Luke Twigger features a golden-glazed tooth detail and a floral pattern painted on the side. Twigger, a UK-based designer, has adorned the green 'brain' cushions with robin's feathers as an homage to the city of Nottingham, England and their most enduring icon, Robin Hood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anatomical Storage:** The trend of using anatomical elements in storage solutions creates opportunities for unique and unconventional home organization products. - **Handmade Home Décor:** The trend of handmade, personalized home décor offers disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and artisans to create one-of-a-kind storage solutions. - **Nostalgic Fabrics:** The trend of using vintage fabrics in home accessories, such as the green 'brain' cushions, presents opportunities for designers to tap into nostalgia and create charming and whimsical products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry can tap into the trend of anatomical storage to offer customers innovative ways to declutter and organize their living spaces. - **Artisanal Design:** The artisanal design industry can leverage the trend of handmade home décor to provide customers with unique and customized storage solutions. - **Textile and Fabric Design:** The textile and fabric design industry can explore the trend of using nostalgic fabrics in home accessories, like the 'brain' cushions, to create nostalgic and visually appealing storage products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Eco-Friendly Organized Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronco.md) - [Adorable Luxurious Storage Compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-storage-compartment.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Decorative Cannabis Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-storage-solutions.md) - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md) - [Knick-Knack Storage Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiky-desk-concept.md)