Category
Art & Design
Sensory Packaging
Trend cluster
Category
Geomitecture
Muses of youth return in adult designs to bring back carefree feelings.
4.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Geomitecture trend?
Geomitecture: Games and toys popular in decades passed are reemerging, inspiring the modern design landscape with a draw from childhood nostalgia. Combining cutting edge innovation with inspiration from bygone eras bridges the appeal from those clinging to the past to those pursuing the height of modernity.
Trend themes
Themes within the Geomitecture trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Childhood Nostalgia-Inspired Designs
Games and toys popular in decades past are reemerging, inspiring the modern design landscape with a draw from childhood nostalgia.
02
LEGO-Inspired Design
Toys like LEGO inspire innovations in architecture, furniture, and product design.
03
Tetris-Inspired Design
The iconic video game is influencing design concepts in architecture, art, and product design.
Industry implications
What the Geomitecture trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture
Advancements in design by incorporating childhood nostalgia through LEGO and Tetris.
For
Product Design
Designers are creating unique products through toy-inspired designs like LEGO and Tetris.
For
Art
Tetris-inspired art and exhibitions, as well as LEGO-inspired sculptures and installations.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Geomitecture
Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
Popularity54%
Activity57%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Geomitecture trend
9 featured examples from Jul 26 to Sep 19, 2009CategoryPop Culture
Full-Sized LEGO Houses
'Top Gear' Host James May to Build Home for 'Toy Stories'
Potential for disruptive innovation in the construction industry by adopting new materials and methods, like LEGO, for building homes.
CategoryArt & Design
Towering Toy Houses
James May Builds Real Life LEGO Architecture in the UK
The architecture and design industry can explore innovative possibilities of using LEGO bricks for large-scale projects and creative urban installations.
CategoryTech
21 Tetris-Inspired Innovations
Video Game Nostalgia, from Architecture to Furniture
CategoryFashion
Tetris Hair Styles
Man Dyes & Styles Hair to Commemorate His Favorite Game
The hair and beauty industry can explore new business opportunities by incorporating geek-inspired hairstyles, temporary hair dyes, and immersive personal expression services.
CategoryArt & Design
Tetris-Inspired Banks
DnB NOR Building Looks Like a Retro Game Screen
Architecture firms can leverage customers’ emotional connection to classic video games such as Tetris to design novel buildings.
CategoryEco
Futuristic Lincoln Logs
The Interlace in Singapore Efficiently Stacks Residents
Efficient stacking can lead to increased density in urban areas and provide more space for residential development.
CategorySpecial
Tetris Tables
‘The Cube' Offers Maximum Desk Storage While Rocking a Unique Design
Manufacturers can explore new design concepts that incorporate modularity and adaptability for different spaces.
CategoryTech
Tetrisculptures
Our Obsession Reaches New Heights With the 3D Tetris Head
The art & design industry can benefit from the Tetris-inspired art trend by promoting and showcasing unique and innovative artworks to attract enthusiasts and collectors.
CategoryArt & Design
$33,000 LEGO Chairs
Mario Minale's Limited Edition Building Block Seating
The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of LEGO-inspired furniture to offer unique and customizable pieces to customers.
