You are the 80-90s Nintendo-generation and are entering adult life. Read at least two newspapers a day, work harder, stress more, eat a full-grain diet, sit ergonomically on your scandinavian designed furniture. No more slacking, no more goofing around, game over!
So what if you won on a lottery? Would you run down and buy this $3000 Slacker low rider lounger with video-game inspired crafted wood carvings and once again regress to the lifestyle of your teenage years.
The design by Fredrik Olsson and Sam Sihvonen, currently attending the School of Design and Crafts at Göteborg University mix the styles of Scandinavian viking woodwork with video-game, rock music and egyptian pharaoh throne aesthetics.
The Slacker was first exhibited at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2008 and will be produced in a very limited edition.
Design for the Video-Game Generation
The Slacker
Trend Themes
1. Retro Video Game Design - Opportunity to create furniture and decor inspired by classic video games for the nostalgia generation.
2. Multifunctional Furniture - Opportunity for furniture designers to create pieces that blend comfort and utility for the modern adult lifestyle.
3. Custom Limited-edition Products - Opportunity for creating personalized and unique products in limited quantities for collectors and enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional furniture market with designs that cater to the needs and preferences of the modern adult consumer.
2. Gaming Industry - Opportunity to collaborate with furniture designers and create integrated gaming experiences that incorporate innovative furniture and decor products.
3. Artisanal Craftsmanship - Opportunity for skilled craftsmen to combine traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics and create one-of-a-kind pieces that appeal to a niche market.