I always find it interesting to see where inspiration comes from, but when it is drawn from something I’ve used throughout my entire childhood, like this Mirage Portable Chess Set, I think to myself, "Self, why didn’t I think of that?"
Intrigued by the metallic hair clip, designer Pengtao Yu was able to adapt it to the game of chess. Funny enough, a girl can still use the Mirage Portable Chess Set pieces as hair clips. Isn’t that just hairlarious? (Hardy har har…)
Hair Clip Chess Pieces
The Mirage Portable Chess Set Clips Back Those Hair Complaints
Trend Themes
1. Portable Chess Sets - Opportunity for creating innovative, compact chess sets that can be easily carried and used on-the-go.
2. Adapting Everyday Objects - Exploring ways to repurpose common items, like hair clips, to create unique and functional products.
3. Cross-functionality in Design - Combining different functionalities in a single design, such as chess pieces that can also be used as hair clips.
Industry Implications
1. Toys and Games - Potential for creating innovative chess sets and related games that cater to the needs of portable and compact gaming.
2. Fashion and Accessories - Opportunity to explore the intersection of fashion and gaming by creating chess pieces that double as wearable accessories.
3. Product Design - Demand for designers to think creatively and adapt everyday objects to serve multiple functions, fostering unique and practical solutions.