Since social networks dominate the Internet, they would have eventually taken over homes in the physical form, which is the case with the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters by theideabox.
Etsy designer theideabox created the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters that takes recognizable Internet icons and transforms them into mug mats for cups. As the name suggests, it has an 8-bit retro aesthetic to it, which gives a nod to technology aesthetics back in its vintage days. These come in sets of four and it includes iconic social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and the RSS Feed. Anyone who's in the market for a new set of coasters with a retro, Internet twist to it, should check out this set. All the items are made to order.
Social Network Mug Mats
Keep Tables Ring-Free with the Retro Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters
Trend Themes
1. Retro-inspired Merchandise - There is an opportunity for companies to create more merchandise that harkens back to classic or retro aesthetics, like the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters.
2. Social Network-themed Houseware Items - There is a trend of designers transforming recognizable Internet icons into household items, such as the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters.
3. Nostalgia-driven Products - Products that elicit feelings of nostalgia, such as the retro-inspired Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters, continue to trend in the market.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms such as Etsy continue to offer a marketplace for independent designers to launch innovative products such as the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry has an opportunity to create more social network-themed items like the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters to cater to social media-savvy consumers.
3. Promotional Products - Promotional product companies can explore creating custom coasters with recognizable Internet icons like the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters to leverage nostalgia and trendiness in their campaigns.