# Child-Centric Shadow Designs Darkness Design Makes it Easier For Kids to Play With Shadow Designs By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darkness-design References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/41685923/Darkness-Design?tracking_source=curated_galleries_list) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/erikhoglun38af) Darkness design is a thoughtful and nostalgic accessory that provides an easy and interactive method to allow children to play with shadows. Making funny shapes with your hands with a flashlight as back light is an integral aspect of most people's childhood -- it serves as both an entertaining game, and an accessible platform for children to express themselves through creative storytelling. This device features a simplified digital projector that, unlike most, is easy for children to use. Darkness design is equipped with fun cut-out shapes that kids can select to play with including: bats, horses, birds, trees and a variety of other silhouetted objects. The kit also comes with a Plexiglas board which allows children to create and cut their own designs, amplifying their imaginary worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Child-centric Darkness Designs:** Designing innovative interactive shadow projects for children expands experiential learning opportunities. - **Simplified Digital Projectors for Kids:** Developing user-friendly tech opens up new markets for educational toys and tools. - **DIY Shadow Creativity Kits:** Offering children the ability to design and cut their own shadow creations promotes their artistic abilities and imaginations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy:** Enhance the educational and play value of your products with complementary light and shadow creative kits. - **Education:** Incorporate shadow play and design into lesson plans and activities for interactive and engaging teaching methods. - **Event Planning:** Design unique and memorable event experiences with interactive shadow installations for children and adults alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Screen-Free 3-in-1 Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-storytime-projector.md) - [Interactive Pocket Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Convenient Multi-Purpose Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-fade.md) - [Storytelling Projector Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonlite.md) - [Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-toys.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Children's Wearable Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-blanky.md) - [Kid-Friendly AR Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-helmet.md)