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Trippy Type-Setting Tables

Typography Furniture by Marc Lauckhardt Alphabetizes Your Decor

— January 24, 2011 — Art & Design
Anyone who likes the art of printing with type will love the Typography Furniture set, which enables its owners to surround themselves in alphabetical order.

The Typography Furniture by Marc Lauckhardt consists of a collection full of tabletops, chairs and light fixtures. The pieces incorporate the letters into the furnishings' legs and body in a ink-black veneer emphasizing the bold font. The Typography Furniture is one creative set of decor perfect for type-setting geeks.

Implications - Consumers gravitate towards gimmicky furniture designs because they feel the cognitive thought and effort required to manufacture such a product enhances the furniture piece's overall intrinsic and monetary value. Corporations in other industries may similarly focus more on the physical design of a product in order to entice consumers into buying their wares.
Trend Themes
1. Typography Furniture - The use of typography-inspired furniture designs creates opportunities for innovative product development that appeals to typography enthusiasts.
2. Gimmicky Furniture Designs - The popularity of gimmicky furniture designs highlights an opportunity for other industries to focus on the physical design of their products as a way to increase their overall value to consumers.
3. Alphabetical Decor - The use of alphabetical decor items opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for new products that allow consumers to express their individuality through personalized and unique decor pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - The furniture industry can benefit from incorporating typography-inspired designs to attract customers looking for unique and creative furniture pieces.
2. Graphic Design Industry - The graphic design industry can explore new opportunities by branching out to create typography-inspired furniture and decor products.
3. Marketing Industry - The marketing industry can learn from the appeal of gimmicky furniture designs and focus on product design to increase consumer interest and perceived value in their brand offerings.
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