# Digital Greenhouse Installations 'Digital Vegetables' Created a Symphony of Light and Sound By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-vegetables References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2017/10/greenhouse-in-tokyo-bursts-into-dazzling-light-show/) & [tokyo-midtown](http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/events_news/detail.php?id=846) Tokyo Midtown’s garden space has been infused with an [immersive installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justine-emard) by the name of 'Digital Vegetables,' which features a gorgeous [symphony of light and sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-the-sound) that's triggered by individuals interacting with the plants. The noises and sounds heard were intricately crafted to reflect the individual plant that's being touched, creating an emotional connection between the human and the vegetation. For example, touching a tomato will prompt the sound of a violin, while touching a carrot will trigger the sound of a trumpet. Each visitor is invited to engage with the natural matter in a manner that's both immersive and entertaining. The installation serves as a means of [connecting people with nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation) and was created in partnership with the Digital Touch festival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Immersive Installations:** Opportunity to create immersive installations in public spaces such as gardens and parks. - **Interactive Art:** Opportunity to create interactive art that can emotionally connect visitors with natural surroundings. - **Synesthesia Experiences:** Opportunity to design sensory experiences that enhance the connection between sound and touch. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Entertainment:** Industry can capitalize on the growing demand for immersive and interactive experiences. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** Industry can explore opportunities to incorporate technology and digital art in gardens and public parks. - **Music and Audio:** Industry can collaborate with artists and designers to create innovative audio experiences that enhance emotions and connections with surroundings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biophilic Garden Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-organism-lights.md) - [Botanical Signal Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pulses.md) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Digital Interaction Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planta-planter.md) - [Sound-Interactive Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arborhythm.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Immersive Digital Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-1.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md)