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# Tasteful 8-Bit Furniture
The Retro Invader Couch is Inspired by the Classic Video Game

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-24 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-invader-couch
References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/inspiration/retro-invader-couch) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/4791/Retro-Invader-Couch)

The Retro Invader Couch is for those who have been looking for a way to introduce their 8-bit-ruled childhood into their home without compromising the sophistication of adulthood.

Unlike the [Space Invader Couch](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invader-couch), the Retro Invader Couch is devoid of unnecessary details. Gone are the antennas and other pixelated touches. Yet, the overall resemblance to the classic 8-bit character is still present.

Created by American industrial designer Igor Chak, the Retro Invader Couch also boasts the bold lines that were big in the 80s. It was only a matter of time before this era made a comeback in the home. Made out of premium leather and memory foam cushion, the Retro Invader Couch is certainly a striking furniture piece.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Retro-inspired Furniture:** Designing furniture that is reminiscent of classic video game imagery could create brand new market opportunities.
- **Nostalgia-driven Home Decor:** Capitalizing on people's desire to bring their childhood into their homes through furniture could be a profitable disruptive innovation opportunity.
- **Minimalist Design with Nod to Pop Culture:** Creating furniture designs that are both modern and nostalgic could appeal to a wide range of consumers.

### Where This Applies

- **Furniture:** Introducing new designs that cater to niche markets could separate a company from its competitors in the furniture industry.
- **Home Decor:** Offering unique and playful items for adults who want to inject some nostalgia into their homes could be a lucrative potential disruption for those in the home decor industry.
- **Retail:** Creating designs that have mass appeal but still tap into niche markets, such as gaming and nostalgia, could bring in new business for retailers.

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