# Digital Decor Wallpaper designs are infused with hi-tech elements for renewed appeal. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jan 20, 2011, updated Jan 25, 2011 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/Wallpaper-Designs ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Digital Decor trend? **Digital Decor:** The classic interior design staple, wallpaper, is getting a technological overhaul. LED lights, heat-sensitivity and other hi-tech elements are breathing life into traditional décor, creating space that is both aesthetically cool and provides functionality. Whether hi-tech or technology-themed, home décor is seeing a new direction, one that lets consumers turn the online world into reality. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 27 to Dec 19, 2010 - Published: Jan 20, 2011 - Last updated: Jan 25, 2011 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Examples of the Digital Decor trend 6 featured examples from Aug 27 to Dec 19, 2010. - [Life-Saving Wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-warning-effect): 'Early Warning Effect ' Wallcovering Triggers Smoke Alarm Before Fire Starts (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The interior design industry can benefit from incorporating safety features into products to keep customers safe. - [Vivid Virtual Wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maharam-digital-projects): 'Maharam Digital Projects' Decorate With PC-Precise Prints (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of digital wallpaper by offering innovative and customizable wall decor options. - [Windows Error Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-favorite-landscape): Paul Destieu's 'My Favorite Landscape' is Inspired by Microsoft Windows (Category: Tech) Implication: This trend represents an opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with new forms of digital and internet-inspired art. - [Magical Morphing Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-carnovsky-rbg-wallpaper): The Studio Carnovsky RBG Wallpaper is Astonishingly Unique (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Interior design industry can leverage the trend of interactive wallpaper to create unique and customizable spaces. - [Glistening Wall Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-wallpaper): Meystyle's LED Wallpaper Glimmers With Style (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home decor industry can embrace the use of LED wallpapers and Swarovski crystals to cater to customers looking for exquisite and trendy designs. - [Social Media Wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-facebook-wall): Mashable is Redecorating Their Office with a Real-Life Facebook Wall (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunities for printing studios and design companies to offer custom printing services for social media-themed decor. ## Themes within the Digital Decor trend ### Hi-Tech Wallpaper Traditional wallpaper designs are infused with hi-tech elements such as LED lights, heat-sensitivity and other functional features, creating space that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. ### Customizable Wallpaper Digital wallpaper designs that can be customized, precise computer-printed interior veneers that have UV-resistant pigment with a dynamic and effervescent appearance become all the more captivating up close. ### Social Media-Inspired Wallpaper Creating Real-Life Facebook Wall or interior decor inspired by a common error experienced with Microsoft Windows, using captivating wallpaper designs that add a touch of social media savvy. ## What the Digital Decor trend means for industry ### For Home Decor The innovations in hi-tech and customizable wallpaper designs provide disruptive opportunities in the home decor industry. ### For Digital Printing and Design The creation of customizable digital wallpaper may provide opportunities in digital printing and design, as well as interior design. ### For Art and Technology The growing trend of technology-infused designs in interior decor provides opportunities to bridge the gap between art and technology. ## Trend signals for Digital Decor Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 83%, freshness 8%. - 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