# Modern Wood Computers This Computer Mixes Stylish, Minimalist Design with Functionality By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-wood-computer References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/wood-kubb-computer/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1953508775/wood-kubb-the-wooden-miniature-french-computer) This modern wood computer features a chic, elegant design with functional performance. While other computer companies try to stand out and look as futuristic and mechanical as possible, this design embraces an understated design -- much like the decor and design it would be surrounded by. The 'Wood Kubb Computer' by 'BLEUJOUR' is a small computer in the shape of a wooden block that stands out for its polished design. The modern wood computer moves technology towards minimalism -- shaking off the Terminator 2' aesthetic that has haunted the computer since its inception. The computer features an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-mini-pc-am03) [Core i3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-12) or i5 processor, Intel HD graphics, up to 16 GB of RAM and SSD storage, making it very comparable to several home computers on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Minimalist Design:** Embracing a minimalist design aesthetic presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the computer industry. - **Natural Materials:** Incorporating natural materials like wood into computer design can fuel disruptive innovation in the technology sector. - **Functional Performance:** Enhancing functionality while maintaining an elegant design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for computer manufacturers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Design:** The trend of minimalist design in computer manufacturing creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the computer design industry. - **Home Decor:** The incorporation of wooden computer designs aligns with the minimalistic home decor trend, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for the home decor industry. - **Technology:** The use of natural materials and the focus on functional performance in computer design can drive disruptive innovation in the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scandinavian Themed Modern PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-pc.md) - [Special-Edition Wood PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401.md) - [Design-Conscious Mini Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-mini-pc-am03.md) - [Sleekly Conceptualized All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ws1-workstation.md) - [Textural Timber-Made Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacoa-full-kiboard-wireless.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcube-gaming-mini-pc.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md) - [Alternative Material PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-north.md) - [Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-retro-mini-pc-am01-1.md)