# Blurry Looking Glasses The Fading Mirror Artfully Obscures Reflections By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fading-mirror References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/01/19/fading-mirror-by-thomas-eurlings/) & [thomaseurlings.tumblr](http://thomaseurlings.tumblr.com/) Hauntingly creative is the term that best describes the Fading Mirror. The Fading Mirror works just like a [normal mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut) with the exception that the [mirror image becomes blurrier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book) the farther it gets from the center. The Fading Mirror was designed by Amsterdam-based designer Thomas Eurlings. The mirror is made with a printed gradient underneath the class. This extra layer gives the design its uniquely fuzzy look. This design looks to be done as art for the sake of art, but I could see it being popular outside of galleries. Design aficionados and even normal consumers are always looking for a quick and easy way to add some spice to their homes. A mirror that doesn't draw too much attention to itself until looked into would go well with today's [modern and minimalist homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphaline). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blurred Reflections:** The trend of incorporating blurred reflections in design offers an opportunity for innovative and artistic home decor products. - **Fuzzy Aesthetics:** The growing demand for fuzzy and visually ambiguous designs opens new avenues for creative and unconventional home furnishings. - **Subtle Visual Intrigue:** The trend of incorporating subtle visual intrigue in everyday objects creates opportunities to captivate consumers with understated yet engaging designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the popularity of blurred reflections by introducing unique, art-inspired mirrors and decor items that add visual intrigue to modern interiors. - **Design:** The design industry can explore the fuzzy aesthetics trend to create avant-garde products that challenge traditional design norms and attract consumers seeking unconventional visual experiences. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and sell the Fading Mirror and similar blurry reflection artworks, tapping into the demand for hauntingly creative and visually unique pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Illusory Doorway Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panis-mirror.md) - [Wavy Dual-Action Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-mirror.md) - [Stunningly Bold Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-mirror.md) - [Blurred Bold Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table.md) - [Curvaceous Shelf-Paired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-mirror.md)