# Spiritual Doormats The Voodoo Doormat Brings Happiness to Those Who Enter By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doormat References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2009/06/18/7862.html) Up until now, I thought that the [voodoo tradition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotandreading) had to do with dark magic. The Voodoo Doormat, however, uses the African religious belief that the tradition actually brings happiness to people. The corpse-like mat certainly adds character to your house, and you can even name your voodoo mat and write its name on the flip side. Just think, you can [vent out your anger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-mind1) by stomping on the Voodoo Doormat before entering your house! **Implications** - The day-to-day rat race of modern life leaves most people woefully unfulfilled and, although it's not regularly addressed, desperate for ontological purpose. Businesses capable of "spiritualizing" their products in an uncontroversial, helpful manner will find that a huge swathe of the population is interested in [attaining happiness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-therapy1) of whatever sort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spiritualizing Products:** Businesses can tap into the desire for ontological purpose by infusing spirituality into their products, offering a means to attain happiness. - **Characterful Design:** Unique and unconventional designs, like the Voodoo Doormat, can add personality and character to products, appealing to consumers seeking distinctive and interesting items. - **Anger Venting Products:** Products that provide an outlet for releasing anger, such as the Voodoo Doormat, can find a market among individuals looking for unconventional ways to manage their emotions. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore incorporating spiritual elements into their products, offering customers a way to infuse their living spaces with positive energy and happiness. - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry can develop products that provide emotional release and well-being, targeting consumers who are seeking unconventional methods to manage their emotions. - **Gift and Novelty:** The gift and novelty industry can cater to consumers' desire for unique and characterful items, offering products that stand out and provide a sense of individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pawprint-Adorned Door Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawprint-door-mat.md) - [Patterned Luxe Progressive Doormats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-outlier.md) - [Customizable All-Purpose Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-floor-mat.md) - [Spiritual Stone Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-brush.md) - [Digital Tarot Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spellboundbytee.md) - [Connected Stress Relief Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-good-mat.md) - [Sacred Healing Room Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-bengur.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cat Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-emotions-2.md) - [Playful Modular Mops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-mop.md)