Has anyone strolled the aisles of Target recently? If so, you may have noticed a certain pillow propped proudly on their shelves. A certain pillow that strangely enough, looks EXACTLY like the one I did a tutorial for on this here very blog...in November of 2009! I know, I know "quit flattering yourself, Amy", as some of you may be saying, "you are tiny and no one even knows who you are or that this blog even exists!" But in all actuality, this pillow has been featured on several blogs and design sites, both small and large, so the chances of a designer for Target spotting it and taking credit for it are actually quite high. What do you guys think...should I be flattered or should I be angry? I think at this point I am leaning toward the latter. Arrrrggh.
Take a looksies and see what you think!
Mine (and ALL mine!)
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I'm sorry, but the resemblance is a little too uncanny!
14 comments:
Yes it does. I like yours better.
Maybe you can try to patent your ideas.
Funny you say that.... I was in Target a couple of weeks ago and saw it. I told my hubby I could totally make that! So I am but in a rectangle shape. Yes, I think yours is way better than Targets. And I love, love, love your color choices. Great job!
I think I'd try to find a copyright expert to consult on this one. I think you may have a case.
Holy crap! I love your pillow and think your hard work has been exploited by corporate America. But what can you do other than be flattered?
I love your design. I would be flattered but then learn next time put a limit of how many one can make of your pattern. Jist sayin.
AMY! I was at target just last week and I saw the pillow and thought of all you have said in this post!! i agree, I think yours looks much better, and better color choice as well!! and i don't know, i would be flattered but a little upset too!!
PS, I have thought about you and suck because I never sent love to you in any way! I hope that you are doing well!
I love love love your pillow!
That pillow is actually what introduced me to your blog in the first place. It's still on my to-do list though... I like your version WAY better than the Target one (and I LOVE Target so that's sayin' something!) :D
You will never stop people copying things and it's quite flattering to think someone likes your idea so much they want to copy it. Unless you had planned to mass produce them yourself of course!
Everytime you see one in people's houses you could say:"Oh, isn't it lovely! I made those years ago."
Your cushion is way better than Target's.
Bimbi x
Once you put an idea out there, you no longer have control of who is inspired by it...
Amy Butler released this pattern in 2008: http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/pdfs/Snow_Mum_Pillow.pdf
Was she the first person to make a pillow like that? Probably not. People are inspired by what they see. If Target's people were inspired by your pillow, you should be thrilled. You put a free tutorial out there for people to see and use...and they did!
i second madeline! ugh!
I like yours better! the solid black looks like it belongs to the Adams Family.
I think Kacey makes a great point. And I also think you should feel flattered. Everyone loves that pillow!
Yours is infinitely better! Bask in the knock off glory,
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