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Contrasting Wooden Checker Sets

The Atelier-D Game Sources a Natural Aesthetic with Wooden Pieces

— February 10, 2016 — Art & Design
Checker sets are often made from plastic these days for added convenience and portability, but the Atelier-D sets return to a natural aesthetic with wooden laser-etched pieces that add subtle pattern designs to the high-quality maple and walnut wood used. The entire set is made from contrasting shades of wood to offer a tasteful and decorative decor piece that emphasizes the naturalness of the wood.

Each piece in the Atelier-D chess set is etched by hand and relies on detailed patterns of lines, swirls and grooves to create the separate quadrants and pieces of the game. The set doesn't use any color or added dyes or paints so that the natural look of the aged wood shines through. The pieces also look like tiny buttons with holes drilled in the middle of each.

The striking Atelier-D chess set focuses the player's sights on the contrasting shades of the wood as the creamy walnut stands strikingly against the dark brown walnut.
Trend Themes
1. Return to Natural Aesthetic - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing eco-friendly products with a natural aesthetic using sustainable materials.
2. Handcrafted Laser-etched Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing intricate laser etching technology to create unique and customizable designs on various products.
3. Emphasis on Natural Materials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating products that highlight the inherent beauty of natural materials, such as wood, in their design and functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Woodworking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating advanced technology, such as laser etching or 3D printing, into traditional woodworking techniques to create innovative and intricate wooden products.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing eco-friendly and visually appealing home decor products that give prominence to the use of natural materials, such as wood, in their design.
3. Game Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with unconventional materials and designs in game design to create visually unique and engaging gaming experiences.
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