Max Moswitzer and Magarete Jahrmann of the Ludic Society embedded the classic game pong into a dress and they've called it the Pong Dress.
Implications - That's right, the classic game is actually a fully functioning part of this dress. With a five by seven LED screen integrated in the Pong Dress, the wearer and a friend are able to move the paddles up and down as the ball, a singular pixel, bounces back and forth. To get your old school gaming fix, two retro controllers are plugged in at hip level. What is even more entertaining is the light-up score display on the chest that blinks every time a player scores a goal.
The Pong Dress
Play Pong in your clothes
Trend Themes
1. Integrated Wearable Technology - The Pong Dress demonstrates the trend of integrating technology into clothing for interactive and functional purposes.
2. Interactive Fashion - The Pong Dress showcases the trend of creating fashionable garments that offer interactive experiences and entertainment.
3. Retro Gaming Revival - The Pong Dress taps into the trend of bringing back and reimagining classic video games in unique and unexpected ways.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion/tech Collaboration - The Pong Dress presents an opportunity for collaboration between the fashion and technology industries to create innovative and interactive garments.
2. Entertainment Technology - The Pong Dress highlights the potential for integrating technology into entertainment industry products to enhance interactive experiences.
3. Retro Gaming Merchandise - The Pong Dress opens up a market for retro gaming merchandise that combines fashion and gaming elements for a unique consumer experience.