# Back to Basics Curations The Simplistic 'Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things' Exhibit By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-heroes-the-genius-of-everyday-things References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662112/appreciating-the-genius-of-everyday-objects) & [design-museum.de](http://www.design-museum.de/index.php) The 'Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things' exhibit will give you a new perspective on life's essentials. Considering how these may often be items we neglect on an everyday basis, we won't truly know its importance until we imagine life without them. Providing its audience with a [magnified view of these important pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) and their details, the featured [exhibit draws attention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-it-curious) towards the significant roles these items play in our everyday lives. From an egg carton to a simple paper clip, the featured pieces undoubtedly deserve the attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Magnified Perspectives:** By offering a magnified view of everyday items, there is an opportunity to create new products or designs that enhance their functionality or aesthetics. - **Rediscovering Essentials:** The exhibit highlights the importance of everyday items, opening up opportunities to create innovative versions or improved alternatives. - **Appreciating Simplicity:** The focus on simple everyday objects can inspire disruptive innovation by encouraging the development of minimalist designs or solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** By examining overlooked everyday items, designers can find opportunities to create innovative and user-friendly product designs. - **Manufacturing:** The exhibit showcases the significance of everyday items, prompting manufacturers to improve production processes or create environmentally friendly alternatives. - **Sustainability:** Through an exploration of essential objects, the exhibit may inspire sustainability-focused industries to develop eco-friendly versions or alternative materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-living.md) - [Life Mess-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperfect-home.md) - [Object Design-Explorative Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-secreto.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Minimalist Brand Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muji-is-exhibition-series.md) - [Daily Ritual Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routines-collection.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius.md) - [Domestic Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-objects-we-live-by.md)