# Magnifying Public Installations Michael Antrobus' 'Hello Stranger' Brings People Together By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-stranger References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/21/hello-stranger/) & [michaelantrobus](http://www.michaelantrobus.com) If you saw the 'Hello Stranger' installation while walking down the street one day, I'm sure you too would stop curiously and snap a few pictures. The [abstract interactive objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toku) do offer the perfect frames for a photo op. Conceived by Michael Antrobus, the 'Hello Strangers' installation was created to spark discussion and camaraderie among, you got it, strangers. Clamped to [existing infrastructures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-wall), it would be a [playful addition to any city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Public Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create interactive installations to bring people together and spark discussion. - **Abstract Photo Op Frames:** Opportunity for photographers and marketers to incorporate abstract frames in photo shoots and advertising campaigns. - **Community Building Installations:** Opportunity to create a deeper sense of community by adding playful installations to urban areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can create installations that spark discussion and bring people together. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers and advertisers can incorporate abstract frames to create visually appealing photo shoots and ads. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can create installations to build a stronger community and promote social interaction in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Public Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-little-stranger.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Immersive Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-public-art-installation.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md)