# Social Network Mug Mats Keep Tables Ring-Free with the Retro Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-social-media-icon-coasters References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/social-network-inspired-pixel-coaster-set.htm) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/81259132/pixel-coasters-social-media-icons-set) Since social networks dominate the Internet, they would have eventually taken over homes in the physical form, which is the case with the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters by theideabox. [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set) designer theideabox created the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters that takes recognizable Internet icons and transforms them into mug mats for cups. As the name suggests, it has an 8-bit retro aesthetic to it, which gives a nod to technology aesthetics back in its vintage days. These come in sets of four and it includes iconic social networks such as [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-scale-browser-extensions), [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget), Google+ and the RSS Feed. Anyone who's in the market for a new set of coasters with a retro, Internet twist to it, should check out this set. All the items are made to order. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 34% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Merchandise:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more merchandise that harkens back to classic or retro aesthetics, like the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters. - **Social Network-themed Houseware Items:** There is a trend of designers transforming recognizable Internet icons into household items, such as the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters. - **Nostalgia-driven Products:** Products that elicit feelings of nostalgia, such as the retro-inspired Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters, continue to trend in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms such as Etsy continue to offer a marketplace for independent designers to launch innovative products such as the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry has an opportunity to create more social network-themed items like the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters to cater to social media-savvy consumers. - **Promotional Products:** Promotional product companies can explore creating custom coasters with recognizable Internet icons like the Pixel Social Media Icon Coasters to leverage nostalgia and trendiness in their campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Augmented Reality Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-distance-message-mug-coaster.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md)