# Uncoupling Looking Glasses The Functionals Mirror-Mirror Unfastens Your Reflection By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functionals-mirror-mirror References: [architonic](http://www.architonic.com/pmgal/mirror-mirror-functionals/2036021) & [janhabraken](http://www.janhabraken.com/#/PRODUCT/) Most people tend to install [wall-hung reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-bathroom-mirror) in convenient locations throughout the house, but sometimes it's handy to make your image more portable. The Functionals Mirror-Mirror takes this need into account and offers the user a way to primp in a fixed location, but to take a bit of the looking glass away as well. Designer Jan Habraken cleverly achieved this by conceiving a [classic circular fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-mirror) with a tiny removable portion within. A much smaller circle is cut from the bottom of the piece, providing a clasp to hold the accessory, which takes the delightful form of a [vanity mirror with a handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friedrich-mini). When the two are connected, the contemporary Functionals Mirror-Mirror becomes a complete reflective surface with just a hint of a broken connection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 26% | 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 - **Portable Mirrors:** The trend of portable mirrors allows users to take their reflection with them, providing convenience and flexibility for primping on the go. - **Modular Design:** The trend of modular design in mirrors creates opportunities for customization and personalization, allowing users to detach and rearrange mirror components. - **Connected Home Decor:** The trend of connected home decor integrates technology and functionality into everyday objects, transforming traditional mirrors into multi-functional pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of portable mirrors by incorporating them into modern and stylish home decor. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can tap into the trend of modular design in mirrors by designing customizable vanity mirrors for makeup enthusiasts. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry can explore the trend of connected home decor by developing smart mirrors that offer integrated features like built-in lighting and voice control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Curvaceous Shelf-Paired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-mirror.md) - [Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-dualfunction-ironing-board-mirror.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.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) - [Illusory Doorway Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panis-mirror.md) - [Artful Hanging Contemporary Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-hang.md)