The Aaron Adding Machines company is revamping the futuristic look of tech gadgets, starting with the retrofied calculators. The company is taking cues from the past with these antique inspired math calculators, all made meticulously by hand.
Aaron himself takes antique components and heavyweight levers and switches to create these antique adding devices, that work perfectly and look amazingly real. The Aaron Adding Machines company only puts out about 2-3 calculators a year at around $5,000 a piece!
Implications - With that kind of exclusive production, Aaron is definitely building a strong brand uniquely his own. "I strive to have my pieces look like they are functional, utilitarian, mass-produced devices plucked from some imaginary office of another era," he says.
Judging from the pictures, he's got that point on lock.
What's Driving This Trend
- Antique-inspired Products
- There is an opportunity for companies to create antique-inspired tech gadgets and other products that can appeal to people who love historical elements in modern-day life.
- Customized High-end Gadgets
- Companies could enter the market of producing customized, high-end gadgets that incorporate antique components and old-school designs.
- Handmade Electronics
- There is a growing market for handmade electronics that appeal to customers who value craftsmanship and originality in their products.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics companies could explore producing antique-inspired calculators and other gadgets that are unique and have a historical feel to them.
- Luxury Goods
- Luxury goods companies could enter the market of producing high-end antique-inspired calculators and other gadgets that appeal to wealthy customers.
- Handmade Industry
- The handmade industry could expand into electronics by incorporating antique components and old-school designs into their products to attract customers who are looking for something unique and original.
