# Retro Arcade Washers This Washing Machine by Lee-Wei Chen Offers Video Games While You Wash By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leewei-chen References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/tech/2014/05/12/arcade-washing-machine/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_tXudy_2xg) This Arcade Washing Machine from designer Lee-Wei Chen pays tribute to [vintage arcade machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro) and allows consumers to add a sense of play to their daily washing routine. Shaped like a classic arcade device but with a washing machine situated on the bottom, this design from Lee-Wei Chen allows consumers to add a element of fun and excitement to such a mundane, cleaning activity. Allowing users to play as they wash, the driver's wheel allows individuals to navigate and decipher what type of wash they wish to pursue, and then offers [vintage video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini) for users to participate in. A fun way to transform such an ordinary habitual activity into something much more alluring and engaging, this Arcade Washing Machine is revolutionizing [coin laundry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plano-laundry) into a much more user-friendly experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamified Appliances:** Companies can explore creating appliances with added gamification to make daily tasks more fun and engaging for consumers. - **Retro Design Revival:** Designers can look into incorporating retro aesthetics into modern designs to appeal to consumers looking for nostalgia. - **Multitasking Appliances:** Appliance manufacturers can consider incorporating additional features to their products to encourage users to multitask while completing mundane tasks. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance:** Home appliance manufacturers can embrace gamification and multitasking features in their products to appeal to younger consumers with busy lifestyles. - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can explore collaborations with home appliance manufacturers to create unique, one-of-a-kind gamified products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers and architects can incorporate fun and playful elements, such as retro arcade-inspired appliances, into their designs to transform mundane spaces into engaging ones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiq-colorluxe-washing-machine.md) - [Miniature Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-mini-washing-machine.md) - [Musical Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-front-load-washer.md) - [Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hari-3d.md) - [Bedroom-Sized Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-drum-washing-machine.md) - [Portable Ultrasonic Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-washing-machine-concept.md) - [Flatpack Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-washing-machine.md) - [Human Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirai-human-washing-machine.md) - [AI-Powered Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-one-touch-washing-machine.md)