# Video Game Character Heaters The 'Weird Heater' Draws Design Inspiration from Among Us Astronauts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weird-heater References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/11/13/this-among-us-inspired-heater-does-its-one-task-pretty-well/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The '[Weird](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird) Heater' has been designed by Haha Ha as a functional appliance for the home or office that will provide users with a charming way to stay warm when the temperature drops. The heater draws design inspiration from the popular video game [Among Us](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickrealm101) and features an astronaut-inspired shape that transforms the face shield section into an area for pumping out soothing heat. A control knob on the side discreetly controls the functionality and offers an added bit of visual intrigue to admire from afar. The 'Weird Heater' can be set to one of [two heat intensities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-focus) and brings a touch of character to a workstation where it will deliver exceptional cold weather protection throughout the season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gaming-inspired Appliances:** Opportunity to create more household items that resemble popular video game characters, appealing to gamers and collectors. - **Functional Art:** Incorporating aesthetics into everyday appliances such as heaters, creating functional art pieces that also serve a purpose. - **Innovative Heating Technologies:** Opportunity to explore new and creative ways to heat a space, such as designing heaters that resemble characters or objects from popular culture. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** Industry can design and manufacture appliances with unique designs that appeal to consumers who seek more than just basic functionality. - **Gaming:** Video game companies can parlay their popular game characters to venture into accessory and appliance manufacturing, expanding their product range. - **Heating and Cooling:** Heating and Cooling industry can incorporate unique designs and features into their products, creating more visually appealing and innovative heating technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Playful Home Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woop-air-purifier.md) - [Modernized Ceramic Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-capsule-desk-loop.md) - [Voice Assistant Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-heater.md) - [Cryptocurrency Mining Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitcoin-mining-heater.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Safety-Focused Desktop Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-space-heater.md) - [Winter-Ready Gaming Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kotatsu-futon-bhk2500kf.md) - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md)