# Dark Side Drink Dispensers Tom Sachs Wants You to Chill with His Evil Vader Fridge Design By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vader-fridge References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2013/5/17/feel-the-cooling-power-of-the-dark-side-the-darth-vader-beer.html) & [tomsachs.org](http://www.tomsachs.org/works) Evil-doers watch out, or Tom Sachs will turn your insides into booze storage compartments like he did with this Darth Vader fridge design. Made for holding stacks of [canned beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler), particularly the designer's favorite beer, this refrigerator features lots and lots of shelving and compartments that are great for keeping drinks refreshingly cool. If Darth Vader's death-like stare isn't enough to send a chill down your spine, grab a can from within his cloak and stave off the stifling summer heat. The design is simple with a [black fridge base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercounter-collection), a cloak and a helmet. With this Darth Vader fridge design, Tom Sachs has turned an average refrigerator into an amazing, larger-than-life statue that would look amazing in the office break room or as part of a collection of [Star Wars memorabilia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Fridge Designs:** The Darth Vader fridge design by Tom Sachs demonstrates the potential for interactive and visually captivating refrigerator designs. - **Novel Beverage Storage Solutions:** Tom Sachs' creation highlights the potential for innovative beverage storage solutions that combine functionality with unique design elements. - **Pop Culture-inspired Appliances:** The popularity of Star Wars memorabilia opens up opportunities for appliances that incorporate iconic characters and themes from beloved franchises. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliance:** The innovative Darth Vader fridge design showcases the potential for unique and visually striking home appliances that offer a blend of functionality and artistic appeal. - **Beverage Industry:** The novel beverage storage solutions offered by Tom Sachs' design present an opportunity for the beverage industry to explore creative ways of enhancing consumer experience and product presentation. - **Pop Culture Collectibles:** The incorporation of iconic characters and themes from popular franchises in appliances like the Darth Vader fridge suggests a potential market for specialty pop culture collectibles in the home decor and memorabilia industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Compact Connected Drink Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-super-smart-fridge.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md) - [Halloween Flick-Inspired Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinks-cooler.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Bespoke Multi-Section Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-mini-refrigerator.md) - [Cabinet Drawer Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dometic-drawbar.md)