# Colorful Chess Sets XYZ Integrated Architecture Designs an Abstract Version of the Strategy Game By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-chess-sets References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/chess-collection-xyz-architecture/) & [xyz.ge](http://xyz.com.ge/cheset.php) As far as colorful chess sets, the one designed by [XYZ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-glasses) Integrated Architecture is incredibly avant-garde. Taking on abstract cone shapes that range in size and color to determine what role it plays on the board, it doesn't incorporate a typical checkered pattern. This leads into the second part that makes the design stand out. Set on a clear and hollow tray, the colorful chess sets can be placed on the floor, on the table or played vertically. Yet what this tray-designed chessboard entail is that any object can be placed inside to act as the 'checkered' pattern. Made out of acrylic fiber and wood, the colorful chess sets are [works are art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) that could easily be displayed rather than played. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Chess Sets:** Designing abstract cone shapes and incorporating non-traditional patterns on the chess sets. - **Multifunctional Chessboards:** Creating chessboards that can be placed on various surfaces and incorporating customizable patterns. - **Chess Sets as Art:** Designing chess sets that are visually appealing and can be displayed as art pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisanal Chess Set Manufacturing:** Manufacturing chess sets with unique designs and materials to cater to the demand for visually appealing chess sets. - **Interior Design and Decor:** Incorporating chess sets as decorative pieces in interior design to enhance the aesthetic appeal of spaces. - **Creative Toy and Game Industry:** Developing innovative and visually engaging chess sets to attract consumers looking for unique gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baku-chess-set.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md) - [NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md)