# Geek-Chic Circuit Stools The '555 Footstool' is a DIY Construction for Computer Lovers By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/555-chip-stool References: [evilmadscientist](http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/555stool) This DIY project called the '555 Footstool' posted on the website of Evil Mad Scientist is the perfect [geeky furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build) for the computer lover in your life. The stool itself is modeled off of a [555 Timer Chip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-igor) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-girard-stool). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackability-of-the-stool.md) - [Energy-Producing Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ya18-stool.md) - [Battery Icon-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-battery-chair.md) - [Modernized Wooden Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-turned-stool.md) - [Chess-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rook-stool.md) - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-design1.md) - [Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digested-objects.md)