# Woodcut Game Sets The Sustainable Chess Set is Made from Only One Sheet of Plywood By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-chess-set References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/11/04/matthew-livaudais’-chess-board/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?portfolio_id=4103879&individual_id=297044) Matthew Livaudais' 'Sustainable Chess Set' may be one of the most environmentally friendly chess sets ever created. The pieces for this game were made out of only [one sheet of laser-cut plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1). The best thing about the 'Sustainable Chess Set' in addition to its greenness is that it looks really cool. The woodcut pieces and their silhouettes make for one incredibly creative and artistic game set. When a design is both [eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa), you know you've got a winner on your hands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Game Sets:** Creating game sets that are environmentally friendly and made from sustainable materials. - **Artistic Game Design:** Designing game sets that are visually appealing and considered works of art. - **Minimalist Manufacturing:** Using laser-cut technology to create game sets using minimal materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eco-friendly Products:** Creating and manufacturing products that are sustainable and have minimal impact on the environment. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection between art and functional design to create visually appealing products. - **Laser-cut Technology:** Utilizing laser-cut technology in manufacturing processes to create precise and intricate designs with minimal waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Beeswax Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeswax-chess-set.md) - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md)