# Optical Illusion Looking Glasses The Fathom Mirror by Joe Doucet is a Tribute to Sandy Victims By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathom-mirror References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672776/a-mirror-thats-a-touching-tribute-to-sandy-victims) & [joedoucet](http://www.joedoucet.com/) The Fathom Mirror has been designed in such a way as to encourage people to imagine what it might have been like if they encountered a life-threatening and life-changing natural disaster. A touching tribute to Hurricane Sandy victims in particular, the Fathom Mirror makes it appear as though the onlooker is underwater. The bottom half of it takes on a blue tinge while also adhering to an [effect of refraction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv) to make it appear more realistic. Designed by New York-based designer Joe Doucet, the Fathom Mirror is a one-off creation for the Reclaim NYC auction. Doucet says, "I think most of us felt a strong urge to do something, but without focusing those efforts, the impact made would have most likely not been felt," and so gladly participated in helping out his beloved city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Life-changing Mirrors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mirrors that create unique visual experiences to evoke emotions and provoke thought. - **Tribute Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that pay tribute to significant events or causes, increasing emotional connection and societal impact. - **Refraction Effects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to use refraction techniques in design to create novel visual illusions and immersive experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative design elements into home decor products to enhance aesthetic appeal and emotional resonance. - **Charity Auctions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement creative and unique product designs for charity auctions, amplifying the impact of fundraising efforts. - **Art Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and design to create immersive art installations that evoke strong emotional responses and engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reflective Water-Themed Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakes-collection.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-mirror.md) - [Curvaceous Shelf-Paired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-mirror.md) - [Illusory Doorway Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panis-mirror.md) - [Geometrical Golden Ratio Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascension-wall-mirror.md) - [Wavy Dual-Action Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md)