# Statuesque Game Pieces The Pandov Chess Set Has Been Infused with Symbolism Through Sculpture By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandov-chess-set References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/pandov-chess-by-lucian-popescu/) & [shapeways](http://www.shapeways.com/model/1427423/pandov-chess-black-side.html?li=shop-results&materialId=25) The game of chess involves a patterned push and pull of decisions and plays on the checkered board; the Pandov Chess Set expresses this tension in a dynamic way though the [sculptural treatment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) of the contemporary pieces. Lucian Popescu's [3D-printed figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game) come to resemble both human and inanimate forms with distinctive silhouettes on either side. The bits within the white collection have a lightness about them, especially evident in the look of the king and queen. Their slender forms wear flaring robes, while their dark opponents remain top-heavy. While the light ones lift, the black ones sink. There is a beautiful challenging balance that occurs physically between the rival armies of the Pandov Chess Set that elegantly expresses the nature of the logic game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Game Pieces:** Creating chess pieces with distinctive silhouettes and symbolism offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the game industry. - **Dynamic Chess Sets:** Designing chess sets that visually represent the push and pull dynamics of the game opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creative interpretations. - **3d-printed Chess Figurines:** Utilizing 3D printing technology to create unique chess figurines allows for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing and customization processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Game Industry:** Incorporating symbolism and unique designs into chess sets can attract new audiences and spark innovation in the industry. - **Art and Design Industry:** Collaborating with artists and designers to create visually striking chess sets presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design sector. - **3D Printing Industry:** The use of 3D printing technology in manufacturing chess figurines opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the growing 3D printing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc.md) - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baku-chess-set.md) - [Redefined Sculptural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md)