# Cityscape-Designed Chessboards (Archi)TECT’S GAMBIT Chessboard is Designed by Carpenter By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architects-gambit References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/08/15/this-wooden-chess-board-inspired-by-queens-gambit-features-pieces-modeled-after-the-architecture-of-bangkok/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [aboutcarpenter](https://www.aboutcarpenter.com/?fbclid=IwAR3F8HusAEU7GzKYtj8MP8acpRjqRdGRy7gjACx-3tyZv-yLW3kAwgvoieA) This innovative chessboard, dubbed the (Archi)TECT’S GAMBIT, is informed by Bangkok's cityscape and the hit [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-queens-gambit-chess) series Queen's Gambit. Carpenter Design created a conceptual take on the high-rises and suspension bridges, making for a [unique chess-playing experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard). The carpentry company is devoted to [repurposing wood waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower), which inspired the construction of the (Archi)TECT’S GAMBIT set. Vrada Siripong led the project with fellow Carpenter co-designer Sirincha Sathume after watching the Queen's Gambit series. Siripong notes that "it was fun and purely out of my personal fascination. As soon as I finished the series, my brain immediately started working on ideas for the project." Players can recognize the city structures that inspired the chessboard pieces like the King and Queen's high-rise frame. Image Credit: Carpenter ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Cityscape-influenced Chess Sets:** Chess sets inspired by iconic structures or landmarks from a city or region offer unique game-playing experiences. - **Circular Economy Products:** The repurposing of waste materials into functional and aesthetically pleasing products presents opportunities for sustainable and inventive pieces, such as the (Archi)TECT'S GAMBIT chess set. - **Pop Culture-inspired Designs:** Designs inspired by popular television shows or movies can offer both nostalgia and contemporary appeal, as seen with the (Archi)TECT'S GAMBIT chessboard based on the Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The use of cityscape-influenced designs, such as the (Archi)TECT'S GAMBIT chess set, can add a unique touch to furniture and home decor pieces. - **Waste Management and Recycling:** Companies like Carpenter Design that prioritize repurposing waste materials can disrupt the waste management and recycling industry by creating products that are both eco-friendly and visually appealing. - **Media and Entertainment:** The popularity of shows like The Queen's Gambit can inspire designers and creators to develop pop culture-influenced products and designs for media and entertainment industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baku-chess-set.md) - [NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md)