# Optical Illusion Curtains Swarovski VEIL Has Hidden Mona Lisa By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-curtain-creates-optical-illusion-paul-cocksedges-veil-for-swarovski References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/the-illusory-veil-unveiled/) & [paulcocksedge](http://www.paulcocksedge.co.uk/paulcocksedge.html) VEIL is a shimmering curtain comprised of 1440 1440 Swarovski crystals. It was created by Paul Cocksedge for the [Swarovski Crystal Palace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski) in Milan. The four meter high curtain appears to transforms when you see its reflection in a mirror as it creates a fantastic optical illusion of da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The optical illusion disappears without the mirror and only the [shimmering crystal curtain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-links) will appear. **Implications** - Products offering entertaining qualities along with function are what modern-day consumers look for. With such fast-paced lifestyles, customers want some humor along with their practical everyday items. Designers could incorporate both of these elements into their creations in order to appeal to a wider audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Entertaining Products:** Designers could incorporate entertaining qualities with function in their creations to appeal to modern-day consumers. - **Optical Illusions:** The use of optical illusions in design can add unique and dynamic features to traditional products. - **Reflective Designs:** Designers could experiment with reflective surfaces in creations to create innovative and visually interesting products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The use of optical illusion curtains could be applied to home decor, revolutionizing traditional window treatments. - **Luxury Goods:** The addition of fun and entertaining elements to luxury goods can create exclusive and unique items that appeal to a wider audience. - **Art and Design:** The use of optical illusions and reflective materials in art and design can create visually interesting and dynamic pieces that stand out. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Theatrical Curtain-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipario.md) - [Illusory Doorway Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panis-mirror.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Wavy Dual-Action Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md) - [Immersive Crystal Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-crystal-installation.md) - [Immersive Fine Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-joconde.md) - [Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sevval-kalaycikli.md)