# Energy-Appreciating Installations This Electronic Installation Requires Humans to Power Machines By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-installation References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/26/video-interview-meret-vollenweider-wasabii-ng-inefficiency-machines-highlight-energy-use-movie/) & [rca.ac.uk](http://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/show-2016-school-communication-breaks-down-borders-and-boundaries/) Inefficiency Machines is the name of an innovatively interactive electronic installation that comprises an array of human-powered machines, and aims to spread a message to people about not taking electricity and energy for granted. Devised by [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wip-windmill-in-play) graduate Meret Vollenweider as part of a collaboration with fellow student Wasabii Ng for the college's Information Experience Design program, this electronic installation features a trio of machines that users have to power by virtue of taxing body movements. For example, visitors can jump up and down on a trampoline in order to [generate energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-energy-harvesting) to turn on a television, or run a hairdryer by yelling into a microphone. This intelligent electronic installation aims to give people an appreciation of energy, which forms a crucial part of everybody's day to live. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Electronic Installations:** Opportunity for businesses to create interactive electronic installations that engage users and spread important messages. - **Human-powered Machines:** Potential for businesses to develop machines that can be powered by human movements, promoting energy efficiency. - **Energy Appreciation:** Growing trend of initiatives that aim to educate and raise awareness about the importance of conserving and valuing energy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the use of interactive electronic installations to create immersive experiences and convey important messages. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can invest in research and development to create innovative human-powered machines that tap into sustainable energy sources. - **Education and Environmental Awareness:** Opportunity for organizations in the education and environmental sectors to implement programs or initiatives that promote energy appreciation and conservation among the public. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deconstructed Windmill Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wip-windmill-in-play.md) - [Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zava.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Colorful Aerial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-power-campaign.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Wind-Powered Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-swarm.md)