'Chess Vase' Turns the Strategy Game into a Lively Battle of Minds
Joey Haar — April 21, 2017 — Art & Design
References: xyz.ge
Chess Vase, a new decor design from XYZ Integrated Architecture, lets grandmasters replace rooks with rhododendrons, push pawns out for posies, and bring blue bells instead of bishops. As its name implies, the clever piece of pottery combines the ancient strategy game with a far less martial theme: flowers.
On its own, Chess Vase doesn't look like much of anything. The gently curved white shamot slab has 64 holes in it, arranged in an eight by eight grid, but without context it would just look like a strangely functionless piece of pottery. After placing flowers in it in the correct configuration, its purpose is more evident. Matching different flower to chess pieces, people can wage board game war with the symbols of peace.
On its own, Chess Vase doesn't look like much of anything. The gently curved white shamot slab has 64 holes in it, arranged in an eight by eight grid, but without context it would just look like a strangely functionless piece of pottery. After placing flowers in it in the correct configuration, its purpose is more evident. Matching different flower to chess pieces, people can wage board game war with the symbols of peace.
Trend Themes
1. Chess-inspired Decor - Designing home decor items that incorporate elements of the chess game, such as Chess Vase, offers a unique and playful twist to traditional interior design.
2. Integration of Strategy Games - Integrating elements of strategy games, like chess, into everyday objects like decor items, provides a novel way to engage consumers and promote interactive experiences.
3. Symbolic Floral Arrangements - Creating floral arrangements that symbolize the chess pieces, like matching different flowers to specific chess pieces in Chess Vase, adds a meaningful and aesthetic touch to interior design.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The integration of chess-inspired decor presents an opportunity for interior designers to create unique and eye-catching pieces that cater to consumers looking for unconventional home accessories.
2. Gaming and Entertainment - The integration of strategy games like chess into everyday objects opens up possibilities for the gaming and entertainment industry to explore new avenues for interactive gameplay and experiences.
3. Floral Industry - The creation of symbolic floral arrangements, such as matching flowers to specific chess pieces, offers a creative opportunity for florists to cater to customers who want to express themselves through customized flower displays.
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