# Designer Board Games Andrew Clifford Capener's A-1 Scrabble Designer Edition By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-1-scrabble References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/designer-scrabble-by-andrew-clifford-capener/) & [drewcapener](http://drewcapener.com/?/projects/scrabble-1/) I love the game of Scrabble (perhaps a little too much), and I do like to think of myself as having an eye for design--so the A-1 Scrabble designer edition is something that I need to get my hands on asap. An interesting take on the classic board game, it brings a new level of taste to it. Conceived by Andrew Clifford Capener, the A-1 Scrabble designer edition is played essentially the same, except for one tweak: you must strategize how to make the prettiest word, not a high-point one. With that said, the A-1 Scrabble board and letter tiles are stunning to look at. The tiles feature different types and the board boasts a black, minimalistic look that makes it so the pieces could be framed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Designer Board Games:** Opportunity for designers to reimagine and elevate traditional board games with visually appealing elements. - **Minimalistic Game Design:** Potential for game designers to create visually striking board game designs with a minimalist aesthetic. - **Interactive Art Games:** Emerging trend of combining art and gameplay to create captivating and aesthetically pleasing gaming experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Board Game Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for traditional board game manufacturers to collaborate with designers and incorporate artistic elements into their products. - **Design Industry:** Opportunity for designers to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship by creating custom designer board games. - **Art and Gaming Industry:** Emerging market for interactive art games that blur the lines between art and traditional gameplay, creating new opportunities for artists, game developers, and galleries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Board Game Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-coffee-table.md) - [Redefined Sculptural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom.md) - [Age-Inclusive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-5.md) - [Vibrant Boardgame-Inspired Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearfoams-x-hasbro.md) - [Board Game Furniture Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandpass-design.md) - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [Gen Z-Focused Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-together.md)