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Gamified Decor

A playful spin on furnishings adds a sense of fun to stationary goods

Implications - Seeking more convenient methods of play, consumers are turning to furnishings that double as gaming systems. Providing sources of entertainment through convenient household goods, these decor pieces reflect a growing desire to maintain childhood experiences throughout adulthood.
Trend Themes
1. Gamification - The trend of gamification is seen in furnishings that double as gaming systems, providing sources of entertainment through convenient household goods and reflecting a growing desire to maintain childhood experiences throughout adulthood.
2. Dual Purpose Furniture - This trend is reflected in furniture that brings underlying competition to otherwise mundane activities, such as foosball feasting furniture, hybrid pool tables, and ping pong conference tables.
3. Upcycling - This trend is seen in the repurposing of vintage pinball machines into desks that infuse youthful energy into the work environment.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can utilize these trends by creating dual-purpose furnishings that incorporate games, unique designs, and repurposed materials to offer playful and functional products.
2. Workplace Innovation - Incorporating play into the workplace can increase engagement and productivity. Business professionals can explore these trends to create innovative workspaces that incorporate elements of fun and play.
3. Entertainment - Businesses within the entertainment industry can consider incorporating these trends into their products, creating unique gaming experiences that integrate furnishings and provide fun for all ages.
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Featured Examples

Hybrid Pool Tables
Hybrid Pool Tables
These Muti-Purpose Pool Tables are the Latest From Fusion Tables
Pool tables can generally be very bulky and take up a lot of space in your home. If that is a reason why you are holding back on getting one, this Fusion Table is perfect for you. Its latest table... MORE
Playful Conference Tables
Playful Conference Tables
The Ping Table Lets You Hold Meetings Over Games of Ping Pong
If the Ping Table isn’t a sign that play in the workplace is here to stay, then I don’t know what is. Dutch designer Richard Hutten created this playful conference table for furniture... MORE
Foosball Feasting Furniture
Foosball Feasting Furniture
The Kit Oval Dining Table Brings Underlying Competition to Supper
If you’ve been told not to play with your food at mealtime, how do you think mom would feel about the Kit Oval Dining Table? My guess is that most parents may not approve, so naturally,... MORE
play_circle_filledPinball Machine Desks
Pinball Machine Desks
Artist Tim Sway Upcycles a Classic Arcade Console into a Piece of Furniture
The pinball machine desk is made for those who know how to have fun during work hours. Although it may be a distraction for some people, others who simply want to surround themselves with quirky... MORE
Ping Pong Conference Tables
Ping Pong Conference Tables
'Ping Meets Pong' Acts as Both a Conference Table and a Game Piece
The ‘Ping Meets Pong’ table is a hybrid conference table. The playful table boasts the properties of both a round table and a ping pong table. It is the perfect representation of mixing... MORE
Artisan Game Board Furnishings
Artisan Game Board Furnishings
The Congo Quares Chess Board Bench is Inspired By The Strategy Game
If you’re a fan of classic strategy games and modern design, then you’ll love this chess board bench that is crafted out of natural wood materials. The ‘Congo Squares Bench’... MORE

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