# Speech Bubble Cushions Egor Bashakov's Pillows Will Talk You To Sleep By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzzzzzzzzzz-talking-pillows References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Talking_Pillows_series--Design--Home.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/egor_bashakov/) Talking pillows what can I say? I guess I like the concept a lot more than the way they executed it, as quite frankly, if your pillow did talk you, would want it to say more edgy comments than 'zzzzzz,' wouldn’t you? I also find the [silver design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-sleep-1) a bit “I lost my design sense to a starship trooper," but hey, what do I know? Feast your eyes on these [talking pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleep-talk) from Egor Bashakov. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Pillow Technology:** Developing pillows with advanced technology that can be controlled via voice commands and can provide personalized sleep experiences. - **Interactive Sleep Products:** Creating products that not only facilitate sleep but also engage and entertain the user, such as talking pillows or other interactive bedding accessories. - **Innovative Sleep Design:** Integrating modern design principles into sleep accessories, like sleek, minimalist pillows that offer both style and comfort. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home:** Companies specializing in smart home technology could expand their product line to include voice-controlled pillows and other sleep products. - **Bedding & Linen:** Bedding and linen companies can create interactive products like talking pillows, customized for individual preferences, to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can partner with sleep product manufacturers to design innovative and trendy sleep accessories like talking pillows that blend form and function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxing Speaker-Equipped Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitebuds-pillow.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Comforting Pillow-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oa-speaker.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Bed Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ostrichpillow-bed-pillow.md) - [Multipurpose Children's Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-cubes.md) - [Elevated Flexible Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-pillow.md) - [Fuzzy Oversized Neck Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffy-nook-pillow.md)