This DIY project called the '555 Footstool' posted on the website of Evil Mad Scientist is the perfect geeky furniture for the computer lover in your life. The stool itself is modeled off of a 555 Timer Chip and the geeky DIYer at Evil Mad Scientist created an exact replica of a small 555 circuit they had at hand. The circuit itself is used in many of your beloved electronics.
The project involves quite a bit of intense DIY-ing, using a variety of materials and required steps and at least minimal handyman skills. The result seems to be well worth the effort as the end product makes for a quite sturdy relatively indestructible geeky piece of furniture because of the plywood and lamination process.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- DIY Furniture Projects
- Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY furniture kits and materials for tech enthusiasts.
- Geek-chic Home Decor
- Opportunity for businesses to create and market home decor items with a geeky twist.
- Repurposing Electronics in Design
- Opportunity for businesses to incorporate electronics components in furniture and product designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Improvement Retail
- Opportunity for home improvement retailers to offer specialized kits and tools for DIY furniture projects.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to create unique and personalized spaces using geek-chic home decor items.
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to explore partnerships with furniture designers for incorporating electronics components in designs.
