As a retrospective throwback to the days of blue-screens and MS-DOS, Floppy Disk Coasters by Vectorcloud are a novel way to embrace one's inner geek while protecting a table from glass ring marks.
Made out of engraved birch ply, the old-school techcessory has the look and feel of those thin disks that were, at one time, the be-all and end-all in file storage.
The table-protectors come in sets of four and run at about $40 a set. Each disk is customizable and a personalized message can be inscribed onto each one of the set in a red font.
Floppy Disk Coasters by Vectorcloud are a fun and quirky alternative to the traditional table protector. For the more frugal consumer, however, copying this idea is a practical way to make use of the stack of outdated computer accessories lying around the house.
Retro Table Protectors
Floppy Disk Coasters by Vectorcloud are a Geeky Way to Hold a Drink
Trend Themes
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Retro-tech-inspired Home Decor — There is an opportunity for businesses to tap into the nostalgia of retro technology and create unique home decor, such as Vectorcloud's Floppy Disk Coasters.
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Customizable Table Protectors — Businesses can offer personalized table protectors to customers, as Vectorcloud does with the option to have a red font message inscribed on each of their coaster sets.
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Sustainable Upcycling — The trend of upcycling outdated computer accessories into practical household items, like homemade floppy disk coasters, can be capitalized on by businesses promoting sustainable living and DIY culture.
Industry Implications
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Home Decor — The home decor industry can benefit from tapping into the nostalgia trend of retro-tech through the creation of unique items, like Vectorcloud's Floppy Disk Coasters.
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Custom Printing and Engraving — Businesses providing custom printing and engraving services can benefit from offering personalized table protectors.
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Sustainability and DIY — Industries promoting sustainable living and DIY culture can benefit from tapping into the trend of upcycling outdated computer accessories into practical household items, like floppy disk coasters.