Ikea’s strategy is somewhat totally different. The castors on the Gaming Lounge Chair are designed to can help you drag the chair nearer to the TV if you wish to get extra into the motion, and additional again when it’s time to chill out. And most of the items within the new assortment have the same design philosophy.
The aspect desk caught my eye probably the most. On the underside, it has two typical legs, and two on castors. Again, the desk is designed to be moved across the house, so it’s simple to get into the sport, but additionally simple to maneuver to a extra handy place when the sport is finished.
However, world design supervisor for Ikea Johan Ejdemo highlights how designing furnishings that may be moved across the house presents new challenges—and new alternatives for options. “The team has done some quite clever and unique things as well… [such as] the holder stand for the popcorn bowl, so it wouldn’t tip over.”
He’s referring to the steel rim on the aspect desk, elevated barely above the floor. It not solely retains the whole lot from sliding off when shifting the desk round, however it may possibly additionally assist forestall gamers from knocking over drinks when flailing round after that Dark Souls boss drops them for the fiftieth time.
For PC avid gamers, the Gaming Station takes a special strategy. Inside, there’s house for a monitor, a keyboard tray, a spot to mount a desktop tower, and even house to tuck away a chair. It’s a whole gaming station that may disappear as quickly as you shut the doorways. And after they’re open, they even present a little bit of privateness.
The Gaming Room
When I first moved into my present residence, the ground plan on the location didn’t have typical labels like front room, bed room, or kitchen. Instead, it was labeled primarily based on actions like stay, relaxation, and… um… nourish. It felt somewhat foolish, however it additionally mirrored a extra task-focused strategy to enthusiastic about the rooms in my residence.
Ikea’s strategy to gaming furnishings feels extra considerate about how a room is definitely used than I’ve seen shortly. I’m nonetheless not completely certain all of it can catch on. Ikea will not be using the Gamer Aesthetic™, however the firm nonetheless has its personal distinct fashion that you simply may love or hate, however you may’t ignore.
The thought of gaming furnishings that’s designed to accommodate lengthy gaming periods, that anticipates messes earlier than they occur, and that’s versatile sufficient to morph into “normal” furnishings when it’s not wanted? Those are design rules that might stick round. At the very least, I do know the model of me again in faculty would’ve beloved that aspect desk with a guardrail.
