# Imitation Windows Brighten Up Your Dive Apartment By Howard Wu | Published 2008-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-change-of-scenery-imitation-windows References: [foundshit](http://www.foundshit.com/fake-windows-decor/) This unusual idea, for [imitation windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keego-blinds), may be questionable, but it certainly is creative. A quick look at some benefits and shortcomings of this idea are listed as follows: Benefit: - It cannot be broken as easily as a real window - You can pretend the weather conditions are actually as depicted in the artwork - In a [windowless room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foksal), this can provide some much needed light - It is a good conversation piece - With multiple “windows” you can create your desired atmosphere Shortcoming: - Might not be much cheaper (if at all) than an actual window installation - True weather conditions cannot be captured - Regardless of how impressive the artwork, it is not very convincing as a real window - The joke value wears off after a short period of time ----- Would you consider this to be a worthy purchase? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Imitation Windows:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the market potential for imitation windows as a cost-effective and creative solution for windowless spaces. - **Artificial Lighting Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced artificial lighting solutions to mimic natural lighting effects in windowless rooms. - **Intelligent Artwork:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating technology into artwork to create interactive and customizable window-like displays. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining traditional interior design practices by incorporating imitation windows to transform windowless spaces. - **Smart Home:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating imitation windows into smart home systems to enhance the ambience and functionality of windowless rooms. - **Visual Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing the field of visual arts by integrating technology and creating realistic, dynamically-changing imitation windows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md) - [Recessed Digital Wall Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquidview-digital-window.md) - [Removable Stained Glass Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stained-window-decals.md) - [Sky-Light Replicating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleafs-sky-expansion-pack.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Squid-Inspired Smart Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquidfilled-panel.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md) - [Underwater Pool Window Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hastingssunrise.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md)