# Digital Mirrors The ELI Projects Ego-Stroking Messages Sure To Please the Narcissist By Bianca | Published 2009-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-mirror-digital References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/eli_mirror_for_the_narcissist_in_all_of_us_.php) & [gnr8.biz](http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=977) Start your day with some self-loving with the [ELI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero) (Eco Light Inside) mirror. The glow-in-the-dark digital mirror projects the ego-stroking message (or confidence-boosting mantra, however you like to see it) "I Love Me." "The photo luminescent material creates a glowing effect similar to the glow in the dark stickers we all played around with as kids," New Launches explains. "If you feel low maybe a little bit of [self love](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-love-daily-affirmations) could help you out." The glowing digital mirror, by Sotirios Papadopoulos, also comes in a Fingerprint version. Papadopoulos has previously been featured on Trend Hunter for his Full Moon Credenza which also uses photo luminescent material; see it below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 34% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glow-in-the-dark Personalization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable digital mirrors that project personalized messages and mantras to boost self-confidence. - **Photo Luminescent Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore applications for photo luminescent materials beyond traditional stickers and incorporate them into consumer products for added functionality. - **Self-love and Positive Affirmations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products and experiences that promote self-love and mental well-being through the use of positive affirmations and personalized messages. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate digital technology and customizable features into everyday home decor items such as mirrors to enhance the user experience. - **Personalized Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer personalized gifts that use innovative materials and technology, such as photo luminescent mirrors, to create unique and meaningful experiences. - **Wellness and Mental Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage technology and design to develop products and services that promote mental well-being, self-care, and positive affirmations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baracodas-bmind-smart-mirror.md) - [Health-Monitoring Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuralogix-longevity-mirror.md) - [Interactive Beauty Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-micro-led-beauty-mirror.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Nostalgic Music-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror.md) - [Intelligent Illumination Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifx-supercolor-mirror.md) - [Ailment-Identifying Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anura-magicmirror.md) - [Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-mood-mirror.md)