# Optical Illusion Interiors The Bangkok University BU Lounge Pushes Perceptive Boundaries By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangkok-university-bu-lounge References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/bangkok-university-bu-lounge-by-supermachine-studio) & [supermachine.wordpress](http://supermachine.wordpress.com/) The [Bangkok University BU Lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-architect) features a design by Supermachine Studio Space. This striking public space embraces a modern education approach meant to encourage fun and experiential design. Transforming a professors' office into a university lounge, Supermachine Studio Space aimed to create an inviting interior that strays away from the traditional collegiate corridor hangout. From its bold color hues to a variety of visually intriguing patterns, this two-storey lounge lets visitors experience a spatial optical illusion. The Bangkok University BU Lounge is made up of a variety of areas allowing students to read, study, tutor, eat, socialize or just relax. From its education-centric spaces to its hobby activity pavilions, this dynamic student space makes one long for school days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 67% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Experiential Design:** There is an opportunity for companies to revolutionize traditional designs with experiential ones that encourage fun and creativity. - **Spatial Optical Illusion Trends:** There is a growing demand for spatial optical illusion trends that push perceptive boundaries in commercial design. - **Education-centric Spaces:** Designing education-centric spaces that cater to a variety of academic and recreational needs can create exciting learning environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can use spatial optical illusion trends to create unique and innovative designs for commercial and hospitality spaces. - **Higher Education:** Higher education institutions can create engaging and stimulating learning environments by implementing experiential design and education-centric spaces. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels and tourism establishments can use experiential design to create memorable experiences for guests, with spatial optical illusion and education-centric spaces as potential design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celestial Lounge Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Playful International School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-school-villalobos.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Moody-Themed Office Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sella-concept-1.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md) - [Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet-eyewear.md) - [Contemporary interactive workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-workspace.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md)