# Geomitecture Muses of youth return in adult designs to bring back carefree feelings. By [Marissa Liu](https://www.trendhunter.com/marissaliu) | Published Sep 23, 2009, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/the-rise-of-geometritecture-childhood-toys-and-games-are-shaping-the-design ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 26 to Sep 19, 2009 - Published: Sep 23, 2009 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Geomitecture trend ### Childhood Nostalgia-Inspired Designs Games and toys popular in decades past are reemerging, inspiring the modern design landscape with a draw from childhood nostalgia. ### LEGO-Inspired Design Toys like LEGO inspire innovations in architecture, furniture, and product design. ### Tetris-Inspired Design The iconic video game is influencing design concepts in architecture, art, and product design. ## What the Geomitecture trend means for industry ### For 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 for Geomitecture Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 54% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Geomitecture trend 9 featured examples from Jul 26 to Sep 19, 2009. - [Full-Sized LEGO Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-may-toy-stories): 'Top Gear' Host James May to Build Home for 'Toy Stories' (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Potential for disruptive innovation in the construction industry by adopting new materials and methods, like LEGO, for building homes. - [Towering Toy Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-may-lego-house): James May Builds Real Life LEGO Architecture in the UK (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture and design industry can explore innovative possibilities of using LEGO bricks for large-scale projects and creative urban installations. - [21 Tetris-Inspired Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/tetris-inspired-innovations): Video Game Nostalgia, from Architecture to Furniture (Category: Tech) - [Tetris Hair Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-hair-style): Man Dyes & Styles Hair to Commemorate His Favorite Game (Category: Fashion) Implication: The hair and beauty industry can explore new business opportunities by incorporating geek-inspired hairstyles, temporary hair dyes, and immersive personal expression services. - [Tetris-Inspired Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnb-nor-building-norway): DnB NOR Building Looks Like a Retro Game Screen (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architecture firms can leverage customers’ emotional connection to classic video games such as Tetris to design novel buildings. - [Futuristic Lincoln Logs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlace-singapore): The Interlace in Singapore Efficiently Stacks Residents (Category: Eco) Implication: Efficient stacking can lead to increased density in urban areas and provide more space for residential development. - [Tetris Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cube): ‘The Cube' Offers Maximum Desk Storage While Rocking a Unique Design (Category: Special) Implication: Manufacturers can explore new design concepts that incorporate modularity and adaptability for different spaces. - [Tetrisculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-tetris-head): Our Obsession Reaches New Heights With the 3D Tetris Head (Category: Tech) Implication: 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. - [$33,000 LEGO Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-chair): Mario Minale's Limited Edition Building Block Seating (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of LEGO-inspired furniture to offer unique and customizable pieces to customers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Channel Blending](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/channel-blending) (Fashion) - [Aromatic Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-bodycare) (Fashion) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)