This Washing Machine by Lee-Wei Chen Offers Video Games While You Wash
Tana Makmanee — May 17, 2014 — Art & Design
This Arcade Washing Machine from designer Lee-Wei Chen pays tribute to vintage arcade machines and allows consumers to add a sense of play to their daily washing routine.
Shaped like a classic arcade device but with a washing machine situated on the bottom, this design from Lee-Wei Chen allows consumers to add a element of fun and excitement to such a mundane, cleaning activity. Allowing users to play as they wash, the driver's wheel allows individuals to navigate and decipher what type of wash they wish to pursue, and then offers vintage video games for users to participate in.
A fun way to transform such an ordinary habitual activity into something much more alluring and engaging, this Arcade Washing Machine is revolutionizing coin laundry into a much more user-friendly experience.
Shaped like a classic arcade device but with a washing machine situated on the bottom, this design from Lee-Wei Chen allows consumers to add a element of fun and excitement to such a mundane, cleaning activity. Allowing users to play as they wash, the driver's wheel allows individuals to navigate and decipher what type of wash they wish to pursue, and then offers vintage video games for users to participate in.
A fun way to transform such an ordinary habitual activity into something much more alluring and engaging, this Arcade Washing Machine is revolutionizing coin laundry into a much more user-friendly experience.
Trend Themes
1. Gamified Appliances - Companies can explore creating appliances with added gamification to make daily tasks more fun and engaging for consumers.
2. Retro Design Revival - Designers can look into incorporating retro aesthetics into modern designs to appeal to consumers looking for nostalgia.
3. Multitasking Appliances - Appliance manufacturers can consider incorporating additional features to their products to encourage users to multitask while completing mundane tasks.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliance - Home appliance manufacturers can embrace gamification and multitasking features in their products to appeal to younger consumers with busy lifestyles.
2. Gaming - Gaming companies can explore collaborations with home appliance manufacturers to create unique, one-of-a-kind gamified products.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers and architects can incorporate fun and playful elements, such as retro arcade-inspired appliances, into their designs to transform mundane spaces into engaging ones.
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