Direct Blinds has Created a Line of 8-Bit-Inspired Blinds
Marina Rotharmel — August 31, 2012 — Art & Design
References: freshome & incrediblethings
If you're a guy or gal who loves to game, you should check out these 8-bit-inspired shades by the design team at Direct Blinds. They've created the perfect sun-shielding covers to make sure you can get your game on without glare.
Not only will these black out your room, they'll remind you of the nostalgic characters you used to know and love when you first started gaming. They're available in either a black or white shade, and come with prints of iconic characters like the red mushroom from Mario, a yellow Pac-Man, a blue or orange monster and the Space Invaders characters.
The best part about the shades is that they're made up entirely out of different controllers from various systems like Xbox, Playstation and Supernintendo.
Not only will these black out your room, they'll remind you of the nostalgic characters you used to know and love when you first started gaming. They're available in either a black or white shade, and come with prints of iconic characters like the red mushroom from Mario, a yellow Pac-Man, a blue or orange monster and the Space Invaders characters.
The best part about the shades is that they're made up entirely out of different controllers from various systems like Xbox, Playstation and Supernintendo.
Trend Themes
1. Gamification Home Decor - Creating home decor inspired by popular video games is a trend that is changing the home decor industry by targeting the growing gamer demographic.
2. Upcycling Technology Components - Direct Blinds' innovative use of recycled gaming consoles and controllers to create their line of window shades represents a trend in upcycling and repurposing technology components for decorative purposes.
3. Nostalgic Design Aesthetic - Designing products that incorporate nostalgic elements from retro video games is a trend that taps into the desire for nostalgia and retro design aesthetic in both home decor and technology industries.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Direct Blinds' use of popular retro video games characters and gaming controllers in their product designs signals an opportunity for home decor brands to tap into the growing gamer community and expand their customer base.
2. Gaming Accessories - The incorporation of gaming controllers and consoles in Direct Blinds' window shades suggests an opportunity for gaming accessory brands to expand their product offerings by collaborating with home decor brands and exploring new applications for their products.
3. Sustainability - Direct Blinds' use of upcycled gaming consoles and controllers as materials for their products illustrates a trend in environmentally sustainable and innovative manufacturing practices that can be applied to both the home decor and gaming industries.
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