Outdoor design company Potted announced its latest product, ‘Midge’—a table with a solid-colored tile surface consisting of pixel-shaped tiles that can be customized in different patterns.
The tiles are made of glass and are set on a steel frame. Customers can choose one of six solid colos—white, black, grey, red, blue or green—or any combination of pixel tiles to create original patterns.
The range of colors available mean that the table can function as well as a picnic table in a garden or as a minimalist indoor showpiece. Designer Annette Goliti said the table was designed to appeal to a broad market, meaning "not only to our mid-century customers, but also to designers who relish the idea of giving something their own spin."
The Midge table weighs 27 lbs and stands 2.5 feet tall. It is equipped with protective plastic guides.
Customizable Pixel-Tile Tables
The ‘Midge’ Table has a Customizable Pixelated Surface
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Pixel-tile Surfaces - Incorporating pixel-shaped tiles that can be customized in different patterns, this trend offers opportunities for personalized designs in various products and industries.
2. Multifunctional Outdoor Furniture - The Midge table's versatility as a garden picnic table or an indoor statement piece reflects a trend towards multifunctional outdoor furniture that can adapt to different settings and needs.
3. Personalized Design Experience - By allowing customers to create their own patterns and combinations, the Midge table taps into the growing trend of personalized design experiences that cater to individual preferences and tastes.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture and Home Decor - The customizable pixel-tile trend presents opportunities for furniture and home decor companies to offer unique, personalized products that stand out in the market.
2. Outdoor Living and Garden - As outdoor spaces become extensions of indoor living areas, the demand for versatile and customizable outdoor furniture like the Midge table is on the rise, opening up opportunities for the outdoor living and garden industry.
3. Design and Architecture - The Midge table appeals to designers looking to add their own spin to products, highlighting the potential for disruptive innovation and customization in the design and architecture field.