# Geektastic Decor The Pac-Man Coffee Table Completes Any Game Room By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-coffee-table References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/06/17/pac-man-coffee-table/) & [destructoid](http://www.destructoid.com/better-than-ikea-the-custom-pac-man-coffee-table-136421.phtml#comments) A game collector from Ontario, Canada named Syd Bolton felt his home was missing a little something. He contacted designer Erin McFadden, who took a plain old [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table) and turned it into a gamer's dream--a [Pac-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade) Coffee Table. The Pac-Man Coffee Table features components of the well-known retro game that everyone not living under a rock could recognize and relate to. **Implications** - As technology progresses faster and faster, people are looking to nostalgic comforts to provide a sense of stability and security. As such, many retro-themed products are emerging that specifically target this demographic. Retro products have thus become chic and widespread amongst pop culture enthusiasts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Retro-themed Products:** The rise of nostalgia culture has created a demand for retro-themed products that cater to a sense of stability and security. - **Gamer Home Decor:** The success of the Pac-Man Coffee Table indicates a growing demand for gamer-inspired home decor. - **Customized Furniture:** Designers like Erin McFadden are capitalizing on the growing trend of customized furniture that allows consumers to express their unique personalities and interests. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The success of customized and personalized furniture products creates an opportunity for furniture designers to tap into specific consumer interests. - **Home Decor:** The growing demand for gamer-inspired home decor products creates an opportunity for companies in the home decor industry to tap into this niche audience. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The rise of nostalgia culture and the popularity of retro-themed products creates a demand for pop culture merchandise across multiple industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Board Game Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-coffee-table.md) - [Board Game Furniture Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandpass-design.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-fp-coffee-machine.md) - [Playing Cards-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hito-table.md) - [Arcade Game Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade.md) - [Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game.md)