# Gumdrop-Inspired Travel Cushions The Truffle Snooze Pillow Conforms to Your Sleeping Position By Michael Hines | Published 2013-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-snooze-pillow References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Truffle-snooze-pillow/8000251) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Yiqian) The noble neck pillow is getting a run for its money from Yiqian Peng's Truffle Snooze Pillow. Peng's pillow looks like a gumdrop and acts like a marshmallow. It can take virtually any shape, allowing you to rest your head on it for a [quick nap at work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau) or wrap it around your neck during a long flight. The Truffle Snooze Pillow gets it squishiness from the material it's made of, polyurethane fresh scent memory foam. It comes in a variety of hues, all of which make it look like the aforementioned gumdrop. Peng's design is noteworthy for a few reasons. One: It's multifunctional and can be used both at-home and on the go. Two: It's portable and due to its design, can be squished and squeezed into probably any bag or backpack around. Travel neck pillow, start watching the throne. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Travel Pillows:** The Truffle Snooze Pillow's ability to take virtually any shape presents an opportunity for the development of multifunctional travel pillows that can be used in various settings and situations. - **Portable Cushion Design:** The Truffle Snooze Pillow's portable and squishable design opens up possibilities for the creation of compact and easily transportable cushions that can fit into any bag or backpack. - **Innovative Pillow Materials:** The use of polyurethane fresh scent memory foam in the Truffle Snooze Pillow indicates a potential for exploring new materials in pillow designs that enhance comfort and support for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel Accessories:** The Truffle Snooze Pillow innovation could disrupt the travel accessories industry by offering a versatile and convenient alternative to traditional travel neck pillows. - **Home Decor:** The unique and adaptable design of the Truffle Snooze Pillow introduces an opportunity to create innovative home decor cushions that can be used for relaxation and support in various settings. - **Textile and Manufacturing:** The development of pillows like the Truffle Snooze Pillow that use polyurethane fresh scent memory foam calls for advancements in textile and manufacturing techniques to produce flexible, yet durable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fuzzy Oversized Neck Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffy-nook-pillow.md) - [Sensory Deprivation Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-travel-pillow.md) - [Posture-Aligned Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeper-hold-travel-pillow.md) - [Neck-Safe Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau-tne-s3.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripal.md) - [Noodle-Shaped Foam Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-memory-foam-pillow.md) - [Customizable Pocket Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sururu-pillow-p17.md) - [Face-First Flight Rest Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-aid.md) - [Customized Compressible Camp Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-pillow.md)