# Tattooed Laptops Michael Dinges 'Dead Reckoning' Exhibit By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engraved-laptops-as-art-the-work-of-michael-dinges References: [collisiondetection.net](http://www.collisiondetection.net/mt/archives/2008/09/_im_in_love_mic.php) & [packergallery](http://packergallery.com/dinges2/dinges2.html) "Dead Reckoning" is the name of Chicago-based artist Michael Dinges' latest exhibition. The name Dead Reckoning comes from a time when shipmates used charts and instruments to track their positions. The items shown in this fascinating exhibit consist of engraved [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers) laptops and brass recreations of historical nautical instruments. The laptop's surfaces have been lavishly etched and decorated with images of animals, seafaring creatures and other iconic images and symbols. **Implications** - Dinges has successfully produced an interesting and artistic portrayal of the evolution of technology. His pieces look like they took a long time to make because of all the [intricate detail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-dial). Michael Dinges’ work is currently being shown at the Packer Schopf Gallery in Chicago. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Engraved Laptops:** The trend of engraving intricate designs on laptops creates opportunities for personalized and artistic tech accessories. - **Historical Nautical Instruments:** The trend of recreating brass nautical instruments presents opportunities for unique decorative pieces and collectibles. - **Artistic Evolution of Technology:** The trend of using technology as a canvas for artistic expression opens up possibilities for merging traditional art with modern devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry could explore the market for personalized and engraved laptop designs. - **Decorative Collectibles:** The decorative collectibles industry can tap into the demand for brass recreations of historical nautical instruments. - **Art and Technology Integration:** The art and technology industries have an opportunity to collaborate and create unique art forms by using technology devices as canvases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Artwork-Covered Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-x-steven-harrington-vivobook-13-slate.md) - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md)