# Beads as Pixels Star Trek Bead Curtains By Ben Preiss | Published 2008-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bead-me-up-scotty-artist-uses-beads-to-bring-life-to-star-trek References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/372265/artist-turns-bead-curtains-into-star-trek-works-of-art) & [carengoldenfineart](http://www.carengoldenfineart.com/artist/view/1034) Bead Me Up, Scotty! Artist Devorah Sperber uses beads as pixels to beam Captain Kirk, Spock and Bones in a fittingly back to the future way. They manage to capture the partially-beamed look, as if they are just about to fully form. The effect is pretty neat like a hologram. **Implications** - This fantastic application of technology is a great example of an innovative concept being combined with pop culture in order to simultaneously amuse and amaze consumers. When a product embraces a state-of-the-art idea and couples it with something that consumers know and love, the result is oftentimes a product that has widespread appeal well beyond the limitations of either characteristic on its own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Bead-based Art:** Exploring the use of beads as pixels in art showcases the potential for incorporating traditional crafts into modern technology. - **Combining Innovation and Pop Culture:** The fusion of cutting-edge technology with popular culture creates products with broad appeal and captivates consumers' imagination. - **Holographic Applications:** Creating holographic-like effects using unconventional materials opens up opportunities for immersive visual experiences in various industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can tap into bead-based art techniques to create unique and visually captivating pieces that appeal to a wide audience. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating holographic-like displays in entertainment experiences, such as concerts or theme parks, could revolutionize live performances and attract larger audiences. - **Interior Design:** Using bead curtains as decorative elements in interior design allows for customizable and visually dynamic spaces with a futuristic touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Sci-Fi Media Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabridge-mini-bridge.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Pixelated Streaming Series Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-litebrite-deluxe-wall-art.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Projected Photo Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixybeam.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-stranger-things.md) - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md)