# See-Through Billiards The Glass G-1 Pool Table Takes Luxury to the Next Level of Fun By Nicole Chia | Published 2009-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-through-gaming-the-glass-pool-table-takes-luxury-to-the-next-level References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/02/glass_pool_tabl.php) & [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/nottage-design-s-g-1-glass-top-pool-table-is-one-neat-innovation/) Priced at $25,150, you really have to love the game in order to buy this [ultra luxurious](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-jenga) [glass pool table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-collection). Made by Craig Nottage, the G-1 table was part of his industrial design course’s final assignment at the [University of South Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-centre). Although innovative, something should be said for the actual functionality of the table. Pool tables are designed with felt to create resistance for the balls. Although the table is said to have a “Vitrick transparent playing surface” that mimics traditional felt, its hard to believe that game play could be the same. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transparent Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of transparent materials in gaming products to create a unique and visually stunning experience. - **Luxury Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-end gaming products that target affluent consumers who value luxury and exclusivity. - **Functional Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine innovative design with practical functionality to create products that offer both aesthetic appeal and usability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink the design and materials used in gaming equipment to cater to evolving consumer preferences and create unique gameplay experiences. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of technology and innovation in the luxury goods sector to attract affluent customers seeking exclusive and extraordinary products. - **Industrial Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage collaboration between academia and industry to foster innovation in industrial design and bring unique products to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Transparent Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effetto-71-ping-pong-table.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md) - [Miniature Toy Billiards Table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-billiards-table.md) - [Modern Chromatic Billiards Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocolor-billiards.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rs4-home-x-hey-foosball-table.md) - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Opulent Timepiece Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corum-golden-bridge-table.md) - [Fashion-Branded Ping Pong Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-wilson-ping-pong-table.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md)