The R-KAID-R Game Console Blurs the Lines Between Past and Present
Jana Pijak — August 5, 2014 — Tech
References: lovehulten & thisiswhyimbroke
The R-Kaid-R game console is described as "a reaction to the contemporary electronics industry, where products are adapted to economic efficiency and throwaway excess." Inspired by nostalgic machinery and electronics, Swedish designer and craftsman Love Hultén creates this elegant and practical gaming accessory.
The designer works with quality wood and metal materials that will transform and develop a patina with age. His game console design rejects the throw-away aesthetic of modern systems and is available in a range of different material concepts that include dark walnut, dark emerald green maple and other natural woods that have been combined with brass materials.
When you are not using the R-KAID-R, the machine is boxed up and easily stored. When opened, the system is a usable gaming console but resembles a decorative wooden box when closed to conceal its interior elements.
The designer works with quality wood and metal materials that will transform and develop a patina with age. His game console design rejects the throw-away aesthetic of modern systems and is available in a range of different material concepts that include dark walnut, dark emerald green maple and other natural woods that have been combined with brass materials.
When you are not using the R-KAID-R, the machine is boxed up and easily stored. When opened, the system is a usable gaming console but resembles a decorative wooden box when closed to conceal its interior elements.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-modern Gaming Systems - The convergence of retro aesthetics and modern technology in gaming consoles presents an opportunity for innovative designs that appeal to nostalgic gamers.
2. Handcrafted Gaming Accessories - The use of quality materials and craftsmanship in creating gaming accessories like the R-Kaid-R game console opens up avenues for premium and customizable products in the gaming industry.
3. Sustainable Electronics Design - The rejection of throw-away aesthetics in favor of durable and timeless designs in gaming consoles reflects a growing trend towards sustainability and eco-friendly consumer electronics.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Console Manufacturing - The demand for retro-modern gaming systems like R-Kaid-R creates an opportunity for manufacturers to produce innovative consoles that combine vintage appeal with modern technology.
2. Woodworking and Crafts - The handcrafted nature of R-Kaid-R game console represents an intersection of gaming and woodworking, opening up potential for collaboration and unique product offerings.
3. Eco-friendly Electronics - The trend towards sustainable electronics design in the gaming industry paves the way for manufacturers to develop environmentally friendly gaming consoles with long-lasting materials and minimal waste.
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