PacMat Part I: Transparent Blinky Prototype
I picked up the first prototypes for a set of drinks coasters that I designed. Above are 3 different examples. The design is laser cut and engraved into perspex. The left-hand example has a different finish to the other two. I bought the material in the center at an art supply store. The shop-assistant got very uppity with me when I asked if she was sure that it was perspex and not acrylic. Turns out it was acrylic.
The example on the right looks to be the best bet. It’s 3mm as opposed to the 1.5mm of the other two.
There are five other designs – Inky, Pinky, Clyde, the Ghost (when Pacman eats a powerpill), and Pacman himself. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll pick up a colour example – being the desired end product.
This started as a self-initiated project to make some coasters that appealed to my own sensibilities, however, seeing these early prototypes made me consider trying to market and sell these.
Related posts:
- PacMat Part II: Coloured Blinky Prototype
- PacMat Part III: Revised design Pacman and Ghost
- PacMat Part IV: Packaging and Final Prototype
wow dude- awesome stuff. Let me know once its out there- would love one…
Sweet! I actually love the look of the transparent one; would love to see what it looks like in colour.
cool design matt! i’d buy the complete set, when you have them… retro arcade games are the shizzle right now.
Thanks guys. I’ll keep you updated and in the loop.