# Brutalist Concrete Chess Sets The 'Failure' Chess Set Has a High-End Architectural Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/failure-chess-set References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/pierre-marie-bagot-failure-concrete-chess-set/125540/) & [pierremariebagot.wixsite](https://pierremariebagot.wixsite.com/mine-de-rien/echec) The 'Failure' chess set is a board game that has been designed with a high-end aesthetic to satisfy architectural aficionados alike with a touch of Brutalism. The chess set was created by France-based designer and illustrator Pierre-Marie Bagot in collaboration with Valentin Nozay and features a build that calls to mind architectural achievements of the past. The game has been completely [crafted using concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora) and is paired with felt accents on the underside to help ensure it doesn't damage surfaces during play. The 'Failure' chess set features a [carrying case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set) that keeps all of the pieces neatly tucked within and secure to allow for a portable design. The set is being offered by Bagot in a variety of color choices and is priced at €650. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-end Architectural Chess Sets:** Opportunity for designers to create chess sets with architectural aesthetics for architectural enthusiasts. - **Brutalist Concrete Design:** Opportunity to incorporate Brutalist concrete design into various products and industries. - **Portable Luxury Game Sets:** Opportunity to create portable, high-end game sets with premium materials and design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** Product designers can explore incorporating architectural aesthetics into chess sets and other products. - **Architecture:** Architects can integrate Brutalist concrete design into their architectural projects. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can create portable, high-end game sets using premium materials and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baku-chess-set.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md) - [NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc.md)