Those familiar with the Atari Pong video game will get a kick out of the 'PONG PROJECT,' which sees the digital table tennis game transformed into an awesome furniture piece. Created by Daniel Perdomo, the 'PONG PROJECT' is a way for the designer to pay homage to the classic game.
Rather than being an actual video game, the 'PONG PROJECT' sees the Pong video game transformed into an air hockey-style pastime. The designer started the project about two years ago and looks to bring the awesomeness of pong back into the arcade.
The 'PONG PROJECT' is currently in the prototype phase, but could show immense promise for being a way for the Atari brand to reclaim some arcade floorspace with a retro throwback unit.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Retro Gaming Furniture
- The PONG PROJECT provides an opportunity for creating retro gaming furniture that incorporates classic games.
- Digital-to-physical Game Transformations
- The use of digital game concepts, such as Pong, transformed into physical games can inspire other innovative product designs.
- Nostalgic Entertainment Experiences
- The PONG PROJECT taps into consumer desire for nostalgic entertainment experiences, pointing to a market for more retro games and activities.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture
- The PONG PROJECT highlights an opportunity for the furniture industry to leverage nostalgic IP to create unique game room and home entertainment offerings.
- Gaming
- There is potential for gaming industry to explore innovative ways to bridge the gap between digital and physical games, as demonstrated by the PONG PROJECT.
- Arcade Entertainment
- The PONG PROJECT signals an opportunity for arcade entertainment companies to explore a more nostalgic approach to attracting customers and reclaiming arcade floorspace.
