# Blinged-Out Board Games The Static vs Kinetic Chess Set has Beauty and Brains By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/static-vs-kinetic-chess-set References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/Gallery/Chess/376052) & [jfinkle](http://jfinkle.com) If you're going to play a [brainy board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection) you might as well do it with a little class, right? The Static vs Kinetic [Chess Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set) may be the swankiest version of the classic game I've seen yet. The pieces were carefully crafted and fabricated using a [3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game). They looked like they were actually carved from glass and soapstone. Designed by Josh Finkle, the Static vs Kinetic Chess set doesn't bring any new aspect to the game; rather, it just gives it a much-needed facelift. Now all we need to see is a diamond-encrusted Snakes and Ladders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blinged-out Board Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing high-end materials and aesthetics to traditional board games. - **3D Printing in Board Game Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging 3D printing technology for creating intricate and visually appealing board game pieces. - **Luxury Gaming Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Elevating the gaming experience by incorporating luxury elements in board game design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Accessories and Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing premium gaming accessories and collectibles with a focus on upscale materials and craftsmanship. - **3D Printing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing 3D printing technology for intricate and customizable designs in various industries, including board game manufacturing. - **Luxury Goods and Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating luxury elements into everyday products and experiences, such as high-end board games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Stealthy Automotive Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-chess.md) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Redefined Sculptural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom.md) - [Opulent Automotive Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-chess-set.md)