# Cubism-Inspired Game Pieces This Artistic Chess Set Draws Inspiration from Modern Art By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-chess-sets References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/negative-space-chess-set-stefan-gougherty/) & [stefangougherty](http://www.stefangougherty.com/) This artistic chess set is created by Stefan Gougherty for Geramia Design. Fans of the strategy game will appreciate its abstract and unconventional elements that are cubed and linear in their shape. Accented with yellow and black tones, this artistic chess set defies tradition and is a minimalist translation of classic chess pieces that tend to be more ornate. These unique game pieces boast varying designs that make each of them easy to differentiate from the other, an important factor when playing a high-intensity chess game. If you're a [unique game collector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) or avid hobbyist, you will appreciate Stefan Gougherty's vivid product. The designer looks to cubism and [abstract art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pompidou-show) for his inspiration and creates a chess set that is both functional and visually striking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Chess Sets:** Opportunity to create unique and visually striking chess sets inspired by different art styles. - **Minimalist Game Pieces:** Opportunity to design minimalist game pieces that defy tradition and stand out. - **Distinctive Game Collectibles:** Opportunity to cater to unique collectors and hobbyists with distinctive game collectibles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Game Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for game designers to explore unconventional game piece designs. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate art styles into everyday products. - **Collectibles Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to tap into the market of unique and distinctive collectible items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [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) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md)