Love Hultén is a master of wooden technology designs -- from a retro Battlecade game to a warm walnut wooden keyboard -- he is a design genius that pairs old with the new. The latest creation he's made is a replica of the original Macintosh from 1984, complete with a wooden monitor, keyboard and even a stylized portable mouse.
The design is stunning, packed not with the brains of an old computer, but instead a Mac Mini computer so that it can function with current technology abilities while appearing to be retro. Furthermore, what would have been a floppy disk drive in the past, is now an optical DVD drive.
Named the 'Golden Apple,' the computer's wooden keyboard has gold-plated zinc keys that shine against the smooth surrounding walnut.
What's Driving This Trend
- Wooden Technology
- Opportunity for creating innovative designs by combining wood with modern technology.
- Retro Replicas
- Demand for recreating vintage electronics with modern functionalities.
- Customized Keyboards
- Potential for designing unique keyboards with unconventional materials and features.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to create unconventional accessories using wood and other materials.
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Opportunity to produce retro replica versions of popular electronic devices with modern capabilities.
- Artisan Design
- Emerging industry focused on blending craftsmanship with technology to create unique, handcrafted products.
