# 3D Switchplates Cubic Switchplates are as Confusing as They are Quirky By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubic-switchplates References: [curiosityshoppeonline](http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/cusw.html) Cubic Switchplates may save my life one day. Often times I don't bother to [turn on a light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-wall-light) because the normal ho-hum light switch is just too boring to flick. I don't think I could stop the switching if I had a Cubic Switchplate. Cubic Switchplates can be very confusing. I was admittedly thrown off the first time I saw these. It takes a big man to admit when a [light switch cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-system) fooled him. I am that man today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Switchplates:** Creating customizable switchplates with unique designs and features can disrupt the traditional switchplate market. - **Interactive Switchplates:** Developing interactive switchplates that offer additional functionality and user engagement can revolutionize the way people interact with lighting systems. - **Smart Switchplates:** Integrating smart technology into switchplates can provide new automation and control options, transforming the concept of traditional light switches. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Innovative switchplate designs can cater to consumers looking for unique and visually appealing home decor accessories. - **Home Automation:** The development of interactive and smart switchplates aligns with the growing home automation industry, offering a seamless and intuitive user experience. - **Lighting Fixtures:** Switchplate innovation presents opportunities for lighting fixture manufacturers to offer integrated and aesthetically pleasing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easy-to-Install Outlet Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-plate-set.md) - [Cubic Wall-Mounted Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-blocks.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Light Switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-switches1.md) - [Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-crystal.md) - [Connected Cubic Desk Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeelight-cube.md) - [Foldable Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp.md) - [Illusory Multidimensional Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-light.md) - [Subtle Smart Home Switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lutron-casta-diva.md) - [Advanced Smart Home Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-interfaces.md)