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 whenever you wish to get extra into the motion, and additional again when it’s time to chill out. And lots of the items within the new assortment have the same design philosophy.
The facet desk caught my eye probably the most. On the underside, it has two typical legs, and two on castors. Once more, the desk is designed to be moved across the area, so it’s straightforward to get into the sport, but in addition straightforward to maneuver to a extra handy place when the sport is finished.
Nonetheless, international design supervisor for Ikea Johan Ejdemo highlights how designing furnishings that may be moved across the area presents new challenges—and new alternatives for options. “The workforce has performed some fairly intelligent and distinctive issues as nicely… [such as] the holder stand for the popcorn bowl, so it would not tip over.”
He’s referring to the metallic rim on the facet desk, elevated barely above the floor. It not solely retains the whole lot from sliding off when transferring the desk round, however it could additionally assist forestall gamers from knocking over drinks when flailing round after that Darkish Souls boss drops them for the fiftieth time.
For PC players, the Gaming Station takes a unique strategy. Inside, there’s area for a monitor, a keyboard tray, a spot to mount a desktop tower, and even area 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
After I first moved into my present house, the ground plan on the location didn’t have typical labels like lounge, bed room, or kitchen. As a substitute, it was labeled based mostly on actions like reside, relaxation, and… um… nourish. It felt somewhat foolish, but it surely additionally mirrored a extra task-focused strategy to enthusiastic about the rooms in my house.
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 should catch on. Ikea is probably not using the Gamer Aesthetic™, however the firm nonetheless has its personal distinct model that you just would possibly love or hate, however you possibly can’t ignore.
The thought of gaming furnishings that’s designed to accommodate lengthy gaming classes, that anticipates messes earlier than they occur, and that’s versatile sufficient to morph into “regular” furnishings when it’s not wanted? These are design ideas that would stick round. On the very least, I do know the model of me again in school would’ve cherished that facet desk with a guardrail.
