# Interactive Glass-Blowing Apps Chihuly is a Glass Blowing App That Interacts with Your Breath By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-blowing-app References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2012/12/05/chihuly/) & [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/44O9ykQ-fdU) Dale Chihuly is the mind behind the glass blowing app named after him. Chihuly, available now in the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-glass1) App Store, is based on Dale’s years of work as a [glass blowing artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris). His breathtaking, colorful work has been displayed all over the world and now he’s sharing the art form with smartphone users in a simple to use glass blowing app. The app is very straightforward and begins with a regular piece of glass. Users literally blow on their [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1) screen and the glass moves in response to the strength of the blow. A strong blow will transform the glass a lot, so be careful. Once the glass is in the desired form, colors can be played with and entire installations can be created. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Interactive Glass-blowing Apps:** Growth of interactive glass-blowing apps based on real-world experiences presents opportunities for AR/VR technology integration. - **Smartphone-based Art Creation:** Development of user-friendly smartphone apps that simulate art creation and allow for increased accessibility and engagement with the arts industry. - **Gamification of Art Creation:** Integration of gamification elements in apps like Chihuly could increase user engagement and expand market reach for the arts industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Arts and Culture:** Opportunities to increase accessibility and audience engagement through technological innovation in art creation and display. - **Mobile App Development:** Demand for user-friendly and intuitive mobile apps that simulate real-world experiences presents a growth opportunity for mobile developers. - **AR/VR Technology:** Integration of AR/VR technology in art creation apps provides new opportunities for innovation in both the arts and technology industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Landscape Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii.md) - [Inflatable Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp.md) - [Spiral Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Artisanal Artful Glass Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaanch-glass-series.md) - [Liquid-Glass Design Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-glass1.md) - [Mirrored Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1.md) - [Democratic Digital Artwork Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artzme-app.md) - [Campus-Based Cylindrical Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirage.md)