# Landscape Installation Interactive landscapes encourage engagement from busy consumers. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Aug 8, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/landscape-installation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Landscape Installation trend? **Landscape Installation:** In an effort to get constantly connected consumers more in touch with their surrounding environments, several cities are starting to collaborate with artists to create interactive artistic installations embedded in the natural city landscape. By leveraging technology to further enhance the interactivity of the artistic elements, cities are encouraging Millennials to look up from their phones and experience the world around them while spending more time outdoors. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 14, 2016 to Aug 8, 2017 - Published: Aug 8, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Landscape Installation trend ### Interactive Art Installations Cities are collaborating with artists to create interactive artistic installations embedded in the natural city landscape. ### Smart Climate-Control Technology Innovative climate-control technology is being used to create indoor gardens that mimic all four seasons, regardless of the weather outside. ### Gesture-Based Interaction Sensors and cutting-edge technology are being used to create interactive installations that respond to hand and body gestures. ## What the Landscape Installation trend means for industry ### For Art and design Interactive art installations are being used to enhance city scapes and create engaging public spaces ### For Smart cities and property development Smart city initiatives are incorporating innovative design and technology to create sustainable and engaging urban environments. ### For Climate-controlled architecture and urban gardening Cutting-edge climate-control technology is being used to create indoor gardens that mimic the outdoors all year round ## Workshop question Knowing Millennials are primarily engaged via mobile, how can you communicate with them more organically? ## Trend signals for Landscape Installation Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 45%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 45% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Landscape Installation trend 5 featured examples from Jul 14, 2016 to Aug 8, 2017. - [Moon-Replicating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-moon): 'The Museum of Moon' is Set to Descend Over London, England (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new mediums and techniques in creating large-scale, immersive art installations. - [Interactive Singing Sidewalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-shadows): These Sidewalks Plays "Musical Shadows" With Dancing People (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The public spaces industry can leverage this trend to create more entertaining and interactive spaces that foster community engagement. - [Multi-Seasonal Covered Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-the-four-seasons): 'The Garden of the Four Seasons' Uses Climate-Control Technology (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architecture and design firms can explore the development of covered garden concepts that integrate climate-control technology to offer unique multi-seasonal experiences. - [Interactive Light-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-installation): The 'OH!' Orb at Science World Can be Customized by Passersby (Category: Marketing) Implication: Event planning and production companies can create interactive light-up installations for public events or brand activations. - [Pedestrian Star-Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-light-star-bright): The Star Light, Star Bright Project Will Be an Interactive Art Piece (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and cultural institutions to leverage technology to redefine traditional art practices and engage new audiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Mood Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/portable-ambient-lamps) (Art & Design) - [Format Flexing](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/workout-energy-formats) (Lifestyle) - [Package Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/promotional-food-packaging) (Marketing) - [Affinity Sailings](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-travel-experiences) (World) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Premium Robotic Cleaning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-cleaning-system) - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Featherweight Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-dining-tables) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)