'Striking Vipers' is the opening episode of the latest season of Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror.

Continuing the show’s signature exploration of futuristic technology colliding with everyday life, we were tasked with designing a unique pinball machine that appears in the apartment of Karl, one of the story’s central characters and a dedicated gaming enthusiast.

The brief called for a design that felt both retro and slightly futuristic, subtly reflecting the show’s tech-driven narrative while fitting naturally into Karl’s personal space.