# Art Deco Computer Towers Flightline by Jeffrey Stephenson is a Tribute to the Wright Brothers By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flightline-by-jeffrey-stephenson References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/jeffrey_stephensons_architectural_art_deco_computer_tower_25421.asp) & [slipperyskip](http://slipperyskip.com/) Computer towers can be boring, bulky and just plain ugly, unless they get the special treatment like Flightline by Jeffrey Stephenson, a hobbyist computer designer based in Mcalpin, Florida. As impressive as his past [Mondrian Mini-ITX Case](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondrian-mini-itx-case) and [Mission-Style PC Case](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-style-pc-case), it was inspired by the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk in North Carolina, specifically the grandson of the monument's designer. Taking on an [art deco sunburst aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-atelier-art-deco-limited-edition), Flightline by Jeffrey Stephenson is made out of 167 pieces of [handcut veneer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montech-xr-wood). The designer states, "Flightline is made from quilted maple, maple burl, mahogany, lacewood and aircraft grade birch plywood." Now a [desk ornament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk), it is stunningly sculptural. Soon people will be knocking on Stephenson's door in order to have one of their own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Art Deco-inspired Electronics:** Creating electronics with an art deco-inspired design aesthetic presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry. - **DIY Hobbyist Computer Design:** The emergence of DIY hobbyist computer design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the personal computing industry. - **Handcrafted Tech Accessories:** The trend toward handcrafted tech accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion and design industries through collaboration with technology manufacturers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to innovate by incorporating art deco-inspired design into their product lines. - **Personal Computing:** The personal computing industry has an opportunity to innovate by encouraging and supporting DIY hobbyist computer design. - **Fashion and Design:** The fashion and design industries have an opportunity to innovate by collaborating with technology manufacturers to create handcrafted tech accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro95.md) - [Special-Edition Wood PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401.md) - [Retro-Inspired Custom PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silverstone-flp03.md) - [Timber eSports Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberwood-pc-case.md) - [Sleekly Conceptualized All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ws1-workstation.md) - [Retro-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silverstone-flp01.md) - [Integrated Wood PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montech-heritage.md) - [Alternative Material PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-north.md) - [Scandinavian Themed Modern PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-pc.md)