# Extreme Oceanic Escapes 'Disappearing at Sea' is an Aquatic Hideaway By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disappearing-at-sea References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/escape-pod-lost-at-sea-floating-in-an-underwater-retreat/) & [andrewfriend](http://www.andrewfriend.co.uk/disappearingats.html) I'm not quite sure that the privacy provided by Andrew Friend's 'Disappearing at Sea' is worth the risk. Friend has created an [aquatic escape pod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-escape-room) that is designed for people who want to spend some time alone on the high seas. 'Disappearing at Sea' features no windows or doors allowing [complete immersion into the underwater world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-pod). I could see stuck novelists and evil villains using this escape pod but beyond that I see few other demographics of people that need such [extreme privacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Extreme Privacy Pods:** 'Disappearing at Sea' highlights the trend of extreme privacy pods that offer complete immersion into the underwater world. - **Solitude Tourism:** The concept of 'Disappearing at Sea' reflects the growing trend of solitude tourism, catering to individuals who seek solitary experiences in remote locations. - **Immersive Escapes:** The lack of windows and doors in 'Disappearing at Sea' represents the trend of immersive escapes, providing a fully immersive environment for relaxation and seclusion. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of extreme privacy pods by offering unique and secluded underwater experiences to adventurous travelers. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry has an opportunity to explore the trend of solitude tourism by developing exclusive underwater resorts that cater to guests seeking privacy and seclusion. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can embrace the trend of immersive escapes by creating innovative escape pods and habitats that provide users with immersive and self-contained environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moving Floating Entertainment Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceaya.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Ocean-Centric Portable Jacuzzis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacuzzi.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Luxe Submersive Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo.md) - [Submarine-Storing Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/submarine-storing-luxury-yacht.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md)