# Scandinavian Themed Modern PCs The North PCs by Fractal have a Contemporary Design Language By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-pc References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/fractal-designs-swedish-modernist-pcs/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_168856499663212&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=ljprzp1k0100x1tt000ULiclnyhqg&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Ffractal-designs-swedish-modernist-pcs%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAPpv0QAADABBENC-CsAP_AAH_AAAAAIBoF5C5URSFD4GJsIJIUIAEXwFAAAGAgDgQBA4AASBCAMAwEkAAAEAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAAAIHyIF5C5URSFDYGBsIJIUIAEXQFAAAGAgDgABAwAACBCAMAwAkAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAAAAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Ffave.co%2F3NyDQCL&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=The%20Refreshing%20Simplicity%20of%20Fractal%20Design%27s%20Modernist%20PCs&txt=%3Cstrong%3ENorth%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  Fractal took Scandinavian design themes into consideration when it was creating its North PCs. One of the most defining design features is the use of [wood and a minimal aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-2). The natural material can be prominently seen as a means to truly emphasize nature's colors. Metal can also be seen but it is only used sparingly as the accenting details for a slight contrast. The North comes with either the option of a [mesh side panel design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meshify-3) or a tempered glass side panel. Both of these features two fans that are 140mm in order to push airflow and increase performance to its maximum. The paneled face comes with wooden options of either walnut or real oak. Image Credit: Fractal ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Scandinavian Design:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate minimalist, nature-inspired design elements into various products and industries. - **Natural Material Emphasis:** Potential for companies to prioritize the use of wood and other natural materials in product design to emphasize sustainable and eco-friendly values. - **Performance-driven Pcs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create high-performance PCs with optimal airflow and cooling systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can adopt Scandinavian design principles and incorporate natural materials for a modern and nature-inspired aesthetic. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can implement Scandinavian design themes and emphasize the use of natural elements to create minimalist and eco-friendly spaces. - **PC Hardware:** Opportunity for PC hardware manufacturers to develop performance-driven PCs with innovative cooling systems, combining function with sleek Scandinavian design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alternative Material PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-north.md) - [Functional Design-Conscious PC Chassis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-chassis-designs.md) - [Special-Edition Wood PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401.md) - [Integrated Wood PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montech-heritage.md) - [Wood-Accented PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flux-se.md) - [Wood-Accented Premium PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/view-270-plus.md) - [Premium Wood Panel PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montech-xr-wood.md) - [Sleek Harmonized Gaming Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood.md) - [Miniature Vertical PC Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-mood.md)