Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,792 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,975 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,975 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,792 cutting edge ideas.

Interactive Abstract Installations

Torqueing Spheres in New York Create Unique Spaces to Explore

— March 24, 2015 — Art & Design
As part of the Folly Competition, the project entitled Torqueing Spheres makes for a fascinating abstract installation. This annual event gives up-and-coming architects and designers the opportunity to create wonderfully imaginative structures that will become temporary pavilions in the Socrates Sculpture Park of Long Island, New York.

The 2015 winner was Ibañez Kim Studio with a unique arrangement of manipulated globe-like masses, aligned along a discernible axis. A series of rounded shelters are formed, providing nooks for exploration and spaces of partial privacy for visitors. The contorted and incomplete geometric shapes of this abstract installation provoke some striking spacial consideration by all who engage with this interactive setup––whether they're looking around it with curiosity, curling up in it with a book, or catching up with a friend for an intimate chat within the domed walls.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Abstract Installations - The trend of interactive abstract installations creates unique and engaging spaces for exploration and interaction.
2. Folly Competition - The Folly Competition provides a platform for up-and-coming architects and designers to showcase their imaginative structures and push the boundaries of design.
3. Manipulated Geometric Shapes - The use of manipulated and contorted geometric shapes in installations challenges traditional spacial considerations and offers new possibilities for design.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can take advantage of the trend of interactive abstract installations to create innovative and immersive structures.
2. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors can explore the use of manipulated geometric shapes to create abstract installations that provoke thought and engage viewers.
3. Event Planning and Exhibition - Event planning and exhibition industries can incorporate interactive abstract installations, like those seen in the Folly Competition, to create unique and memorable experiences for attendees.
4.8
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness