# Kernel-Covered Cushions Unfortunately, the Sweetcorn Pillow by Weng Jie is Not Edible By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetcorn-pillow References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/12/cornification/) I may love my corn, but I don't I like it enough to want the Sweetcorn Pillow. That's probably why the images are clearly marketed to a younger crowd. Although, I know a few eccentric adults that would die to add this to their [quirky home decor collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies). Designed by Weng Jie, the Sweetcorn Pillow has some really interesting features. Not only does it offer comfort, it also offers a fun plaything as well. The kernels actually detach and re-attach, thanks to [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-fries-backpack). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Interactive Pillows:** The detachable and re-attachable kernels of the Sweetcorn Pillow present an opportunity for interactive, customizable pillows that offer both comfort and playfulness. - **Quirky Home Decor:** The unique design of the Sweetcorn Pillow appeals to eccentric adults looking to add distinctive pieces to their home decor, creating a market for quirky home decor items. - **Novelty Products:** The Sweetcorn Pillow taps into the demand for novelty products, indicating the potential for creating more novelty items that cater to specific interests or themes. ### Where This Applies - **Textile and Fashion Industry:** The detachable kernels of the Sweetcorn Pillow could inspire innovative textile designs and products within the textile and fashion industry, offering opportunities for customization and interactivity. - **Home Decor Industry:** The unique and quirky design of the Sweetcorn Pillow presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to create more distinctive and eccentric decorative items that cater to unique tastes. - **Gift and Novelty Industry:** The Sweetcorn Pillow demonstrates the potential for the gift and novelty industry to develop more novelty products that appeal to specific audiences, allowing for customizable and themed gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Crinkle-Cut Fry-Themed Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crinkle-cut-cuddler.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Life-Sized Meat Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-pillow.md) - [Oversized Sandwich Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-chicken-sandwich-snuggler.md) - [Oversized Chicken Sandwich Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sandwich-snuggler.md) - [Handcrafted Rustic Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover.md) - [Soothing Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothing-body-pillow.md) - [Emotive Plush Sunflower Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-terps.md)