# Design for the Video-Game Generation The Slacker By Fredrik Olsson | Published 2008-03-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-for-the-video-game-generation-the-slacker References: [fredrik-olsson](http://fredrik-olsson.com/theslacker/) You are the 80-90s [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon)-generation and are entering adult life. Read at least two newspapers a day, work harder, stress more, eat a full-grain diet, sit ergonomically on your scandinavian designed furniture. No more slacking, no more goofing around, game over! So what if you won on a lottery? Would you run down and buy this $3000 Slacker low rider lounger with [video-game inspired crafted wood carvings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-australia-1) and once again regress to the lifestyle of your teenage years. The design by Fredrik Olsson and Sam Sihvonen, currently attending the [School of Design and Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colgio-de-santa-maria) at Göteborg University mix the styles of Scandinavian viking woodwork with video-game, rock music and egyptian pharaoh throne aesthetics. The Slacker was first exhibited at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2008 and will be produced in a very limited edition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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's Driving This Trend - **Retro Video Game Design:** Opportunity to create furniture and decor inspired by classic video games for the nostalgia generation. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create pieces that blend comfort and utility for the modern adult lifestyle. - **Custom Limited-edition Products:** Opportunity for creating personalized and unique products in limited quantities for collectors and enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional furniture market with designs that cater to the needs and preferences of the modern adult consumer. - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity to collaborate with furniture designers and create integrated gaming experiences that incorporate innovative furniture and decor products. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Opportunity for skilled craftsmen to combine traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics and create one-of-a-kind pieces that appeal to a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-x-tempur-dream-chair.md) - [Upright-Posture Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-gaming-seat.md) - [Opulent Robotic Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moiin-robodesk-gaming-chair.md) - [Customizable Content Creator Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-streamers-chair-g210.md) - [Ergonomic Gaming-Centric Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drift-gaming-bed.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Low-Cost Gamer Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-huvudspelare-gaming-chair.md) - [Scorpion-Like Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk-scorpion.md) - [Vehicle Brand Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gaming-chair.md)