XToaster360 Console Does Not Really Make Toast
Summer Luu — January 3, 2011 — Art & Design
References: xbox360-hacks & gizmodo
The XToaster360 Console is a non-functional twist on toasty breakfast food. This crazy console is actually a toaster that got gutted out and filled with the Xbox 360's insides.
I'm not sure why it adorns the design of an appliance meant to aid appetites. Maybe the hacker really likes his toast? Nevertheless, it's unique and probably has all his gamer friends jealous of the unique XToaster360 Console.
Implications - Consumers that engage in specific hobbies or interests seek products that will reflect their lifestyle choices. These products enable them to express themselves as individuals by portraying their values to their peers, while also inducing nostalgia. Companies can appeal to particular niche markets by determining what their ideals are, and then manufacturing tailored products that reflect them.
I'm not sure why it adorns the design of an appliance meant to aid appetites. Maybe the hacker really likes his toast? Nevertheless, it's unique and probably has all his gamer friends jealous of the unique XToaster360 Console.
Implications - Consumers that engage in specific hobbies or interests seek products that will reflect their lifestyle choices. These products enable them to express themselves as individuals by portraying their values to their peers, while also inducing nostalgia. Companies can appeal to particular niche markets by determining what their ideals are, and then manufacturing tailored products that reflect them.
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