# Keyboard-Made Chairs The Throne of Nerds by Mike DeWolfe is Inspired by the Iron Throne By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-of-nerds References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/02/17/The-Throne-of-Nerds/) & [mike.dewolfe.bc](http://mike.dewolfe.bc.ca/art/throne_of_nerds.html) Modeled after the Irone Throne in 'The Game of Thrones,' the Throne of Nerds may not be as authoritative, but it is just as impressive. It has been fashioned out of [old keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mdr-dasher-keyboard), hence the main reason it is made for nerds. Of course, its very existence is pretty nerdy. Appropriately created by a computer programmer hailing from Canada, Mike DeWolfe, the Throne of Nerds is not as deadly as the Iron Throne, but it may inspire computer geeks who sit in it to play their [video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-arielle) more ruthlessly. According to DeWolfe, "The [keyboard warping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround) includes the scorching of almost all of the ESC keys to symbolize how impossible it can be escape suffering and blackness." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique furniture pieces by repurposing unconventional materials like keyboards. - **Nerd Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products that cater specifically to the interests and preferences of passionate nerd communities. - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative gaming chairs and accessories that enhance the gaming experience for dedicated players. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional materials and create furniture pieces that incorporate recycled or upcycled components. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market unique merchandise for niche fan bases, such as furniture inspired by iconic symbols from popular culture. - **Gaming Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new gaming accessories that combine comfort, style, and functionality to meet the demands of the growing gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musician-Friendly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-x.md) - [Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-x-tempur-dream-chair.md) - [Game-Inspired Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth1.md) - [Exquisite AI-Designed Thrones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-design.md) - [Epic Fantasy Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ringwraith-keyboard.md) - [Opulent Robotic Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moiin-robodesk-gaming-chair.md) - [Scorpion-Like Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk-scorpion.md) - [Limited-Edition Fantasy-Inspired Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lord-of-the-rings-keyboard.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-x-star-wars.md)