Despite the fact that few people actually play the computer game anymore, artifacts like these Pac-Man streetlights have been incorporated into the urban playground as nostalgic reminders of pixelated pastimes from the past.
Found in Geneva, Switzerland, this string of Pac-Man streetlights provides playful illumination that incorporates a line of small bulbs soon to be devoured by the yellow pie-slice character. And you thought you'd seen the upper limit of Pac-Man paraphernalia?
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Nostalgia-inspired Lighting
- Opportunity for companies to create nostalgic-themed lighting fixtures for urban areas.
- Playable Urban Decor
- Opportunity for urban development companies to incorporate playful elements into city design.
- Pixel Art Revival
- Opportunity for artists to bring back pixel art into modern designs and products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Lighting
- Opportunity for lighting companies to explore new designs and playful themes for urban lighting fixtures.
- Urban Development
- Opportunity for urban development companies to incorporate playful elements into their designs to create a more interactive city environment.
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate nostalgic themes and pixel art into modern designs and products.
