# Giant Camera-Shaped Coffee Shops Cafe Dreamy is a Relaxing Retreat for Shutterbugs By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-dreamy References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/03/31/This-Cafe-Looks-Like-a-Giant-Camera/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cafedreamy) South Korea is home to many amazing sights, many of which revolve around architecture, yet nothing can compare to the [Cafe Dreamy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-token). At least, not in the minds of avid shutterbugs. It is a two storey building that has taken on the likeness of a Rolleiflex camera. Made by a camera-loving family, Cafe Dreamy doesn't just look like a giant camera, it is chock full of [vintage models inside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera). Even the paper towel dispensers look like rolls of film. Clever and well-executed, Cafe Dreamy can be considered both a [coffee shop and miniature camera museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai). Located six miles east of Seoul, South Korea, Cafe Dreamy may be a bit of a trip to visit, but it is surely worth the pictures (appropriately). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Camera-shaped Architecture:** Opportunities for architects and developers to create unique and eye-catching structures that attract visitors and social media attention. - **Themed Coffee Shops:** The rise of quirky and Instagrammable coffee shops that offer more than just coffee and become tourist destinations in their own right. - **Nostalgia and Vintage Trend:** Resurgence in interest for vintage and nostalgic products, like the vintage camera collection in Cafe Dreamy, that offer a unique and personalized experience to customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunities for hotel and restaurant operators to create unique and themed spaces that attract visitors and social media attention. - **Tourism:** Attractions, like Cafe Dreamy, can draw tourists and drive local economies, particularly in areas with unique architecture and design. - **Retail:** Opportunities for retailers to tap into the nostalgia trend with vintage and retro-inspired merchandise that offer a unique and personalized experience to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Culture-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-dripdrop.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [80s Animated Film Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koriko-cafe.md) - [Traditionally Designed QSR Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-korea-3.md) - [Futuristic Mars-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsthemed-cafe.md) - [Toy Brick-Inspired Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curving-block.md) - [Integrative Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheongsudang-bakery.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md)