# Digital Gate Installations Space Popular's 'Gate of Bright Lights' Boasts a Design-forward Ethos By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-of-bright-lights References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/11/26/gate-of-bright-lights-space-popular-seoul/) & [spacepopular](http://www.spacepopular.com/) The 'Gate of Bright Lights' is the name of an immersive digital installation by design practice [Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-cities) Popular. Located at the Gwangmyeongmun Gate at Deoksugung Palace — which is a destination in Seoul with historic significance, the piece seeks to delight passers-by and solidify "South Korea's place in the modern economy." The Gate of Bright Lights attempts to unify the past and the future in the present, as well as to create a balanced synergy between the physical and the digital space. The key component of the experience is the "video of a digitally-rendered wooden gate opening and shutting to reveal different scenes." The narrative depicts the Deoksugung Palace's past a century ago. The next image reveals a "more ornate door" and later, an Internet chat room. Image Credit: Kyung Roh ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Digital Installations:** Opportunity for immersive and interactive digital experiences in public spaces. - **Design-forward Ethos:** Incorporate modern design principles into traditional spaces for a unique and captivating experience. - **Balancing Physical and Digital Space:** Exploring ways to seamlessly integrate physical and digital elements to create a harmonious environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Transform architectural spaces with digital installations to enhance visitor engagement. - **Tourism:** Use immersive digital experiences to attract tourists and enhance cultural heritage sites. - **Technology:** Develop innovative technologies to bridge the gap between physical and digital environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md) - [Interactive Light Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wall-is-a-door.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zava.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Data-Driven Digital Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/data-driven-digital-experience.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md)