# Meshed Algorithm Mirrors Zhoujie Zhang's Distorted Mirror is Designed Using Digital Processes By M | Published 2016-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distorted-mirror References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/05/14/mashing-mesh-wall-mirrors-by-zhoujie-zhang/) & [zhangzhoujie](http://www.zhangzhoujie.com/) Zhoujie Zhang is a designer that leverages the power of [computer algorithms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware) in his development of the Mashing Mesh distorted mirror. The decorative piece diverges from a traditional mirror design by using curved surfaces and a [tiled mosaic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture) to give an unclear and slightly altered reflection of the viewer. While many mirrors opt to provide a crystal clear and accurate depiction of those looking into it, Zhang's Mashing Mesh is anything but that. The artist's mirrors are available in a series of five, and they recreate the movement of water using a [triangular mesh material and modelling algorithms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) to shape the three dimensional surface. The mirror is made using bent and polished sheets of stainless steel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Algorithmic Design:** Exploring the use of computer algorithms in design to create unique and distorted mirror designs. - **Curved Surfaces:** Utilizing curved surfaces in mirror design to create a mosaic-like effect and altered reflections. - **Triangular Mesh Materials:** Incorporating triangular mesh materials into mirror construction to mimic the movement of water and add a sense of dynamic distortion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by offering unconventional mirror designs that challenge traditional notions of reflection. - **Furniture Design:** Innovative mirror designs can find applications in furniture design, adding a unique aesthetic element to various pieces. - **Art and Sculpture:** The use of algorithmic design and curved surfaces in mirror art can create visually captivating and thought-provoking sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-mirror.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Wavy Dual-Action Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md)