# 3D-Printed Aquariums Haruka Misawa's Stunning Aquarium Designs Boast 3D-printed Structures By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarium-design References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/haruka-misawas-enchanting-3d-printed-waterscape-aquariums/) & [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/05/minimalist-aquariums-filled-with-3d-printed-flora-by-designer-haruka-misawa/) Designer Haruka Misawa decided to modernize the Japanese art of 'aquascapes' by introducing an aquarium design that makes use of 3D-printed structures perfectly. His creations are inspired by the ocean itself, however each has a futuristic and minimalist aesthetic that complements a contemporary space well. Given that the underwater realm is largely unknown by the human species, Haruka Misawa wanted to capture a certain alien-like design for his pieces -- making clear that the aquascapes have an entirely different energy than what we experience on land. The aquarium designs mirror the structures of the ocean well enough to offer the fish in the tanks a shelter that they would experience in their natural habitats. In addition to its functionality, the constructions make the small aquariums stunning works of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Aquascapes:** Designers can explore creating aquarium designs with a futuristic and minimalist aesthetic inspired by the ocean to complement contemporary spaces. - **3d-printed Structures in Aquariums:** The use of 3D-printed structures in aquariums offers the opportunity to enhance functionality and create stunning works of art that mirror the natural habitats of fish. - **Exploring Unknown Underwater Realms:** By capturing an alien-like design for aquascapes, designers can offer a different energy and showcase the largely unknown underwater realm in a captivating way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Incorporating futuristic aquascapes can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for interior designers looking to bring a unique and contemporary element to spaces. - **Aquarium Manufacturing:** Integrating 3D-printed structures into aquarium designs can revolutionize the aquarium manufacturing industry, offering enhanced functionality and visually appealing options. - **Art and Sculpture:** The combination of functionality and artistic expression in 3D-printed aquariums presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and sculptors to create captivating works of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Marine Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat.md) - [3D-Printed Aquatic Life Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-wavy-lamp.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [3D-Printed Suspended Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haibu.md) - [Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekisai-cobreathing-objects.md) - [Modern Desk-Friendly Jellyfish Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jellyfish.md) - [3D-Printed Mycelium Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierre-oskam.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-sink.md) - [3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimcry-3dprinted-terracotta-cooler.md)