# Intergalactic Hangouts The Wertz-Stevens 'Death Star Theater' Takes Design Tips from Darth Vader By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-theater References: [oddee](http://www.oddee.com/item_97008.aspx) & [electronichouse](http://www.electronichouse.com/article/designing_the_death_star_theater/C154/) The Wertz-Stevens 'Death Star Theater' looks as though it was designed with inspiration from the [otherworldly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge). Originally built in Seattle, Washington, this nerdtastic [home theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awol-theater-3500x) was created by Vic Wertz and Lisa Stevens, and is the ultimate geeky hangout for the nerdy bachelor. Having recruited set designer Doug Chiang from 'Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace' and 'Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones,' the designers created this this amazing abode with some pretty badass features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geek Chic Spaces:** Designing unique hangouts for geeky communities. - **Fantasy-inspired Architecture:** Taking inspiration from popular movies and TV shows for architectural designs. - **Nerdtastic Interior Design:** Creating interiors that cater to the interests of nerd communities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Theater Installation:** Opportunity to create unique and custom home theaters for clients seeking immersive experiences. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Opportunity to cater to niche markets by designing personalized spaces for specific communities. - **Movie and TV Shows Production Design:** Opportunity to offer design consultation services to productions looking to create fantastical worlds on screen and in real life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape Seating Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-visiona.md) - [Spaceship-Like Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-entertainment-system.md) - [Sci-Fi Movie Scene Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-death-star-trash-compactor-diorama.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn.md) - [Sci-Fi Scene-Inspired Lego Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-sceneinspired-lego-set.md)