# Illusory Adhesives Hinge Packing Tape Creates Optical Illusion of Age By Elsa Blaine | Published 2010-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-packing-tape-optical-illusion References: [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/design/10156/optical-illusion-hinges-tape/) & [mmiinn](http://www.mmiinn.com/) Packing tape becomes attention-grabbing in the hands of designers Hyoungmin Park and Jeongmin Lee of Mmiinn. A strip of their [adhesive X-tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape) printed with a row of realistic-looking [antique brass hinges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-original-cabin-optical) gives ordinary shipping cartons a historic trunk effect. Don’t stop with cardboard boxes, though. Use the ‘hinge tape’ to create [optical illusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box) of openings on other objects too. All you would need to do is draw or paint a line joining up the hinges and any flat surface would instantly look like it could fold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Optical Illusion Packaging:** Designers are creating packaging materials that use optical illusions to create unique visual effects. - **Functional Decorative Adhesives:** Adhesive products are being designed with both functional and decorative elements, adding value and visual appeal. - **Illusionary Object Design:** Designers are incorporating optical illusions into everyday objects, transforming their appearance and adding a sense of whimsy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can explore the use of optical illusions in their designs to create unique and attention-grabbing packaging solutions. - **Arts and Crafts Industry:** Artists and crafters can utilize functional decorative adhesives to add both practical and aesthetic elements to their creations. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can incorporate illusionary object design to offer consumers products that add a touch of uniqueness and playfulness to their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tape Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-tape.md) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Optical Illusion Invisibility Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield.md) - [Ultra-Slim Delivery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flap-it.md) - [Simplified Fastener Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-coded-packaging.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Sleek Rounded Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape.md)