# Multimedia Tables area|m Sensory and Touch Technology By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aream-multimedia-table-sensory-and-touch-technology References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/aream-multimedia-table-adds-zing-to-an-entertaining-party/) & [dmt2.fh-joanneum.at](http://dmt2.fh-joanneum.at/upm/aream/produkt.php) Created by the German designers, area|m is a multimedia table that has a touch screen surface with an interactive interface. You can activate different media features like animations, text, pictures and blend to render fascinating gaming options. The table doesn’t limit its interactivity to physical contact, you can move objects by placing your hands close enough for the table to sense it. Of course, this isn't the first touch screen design we've seen... Here are some more links you might enjoy: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multimedia Tables:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interactive furniture market. - **Sensory and Touch Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced touch screen interfaces. - **Interactive Gaming:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating immersive gaming experiences on multimedia tables. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interactive furniture market. - **Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced touch screen interfaces. - **Gaming:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating immersive gaming experiences on multimedia tables. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Interaction Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmasurface.md) - [Subtly Smart Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etto-table.md) - [Digital Board Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arena.md) - [Interactive Projection Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abusizz.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Interactive Multipurpose Touchscreen Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hkmlc-smart-boards.md) - [Sensory Stimulation Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasix-table.md) - [Multifunctional Speaker-Incorporated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prisoom.md) - [Interactive Sensory Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-bright-light-station.md)