# Luminescent Digital Skylines This Illuminated Digital Art is Inspired by Buildings in Major Cities By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-digital-art References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/07/13/luminous-representations-of-cities-around-the-world/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/retoka) The illuminated digital art created by the [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection)-based graphic design studio 'RETOKA' uses imagery from major cities around the world. The project is titled 'City Sound' and was created to represent the [nocturnal nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-night-posters) of these major cities. The "city never sleeps" concept is displayed with dark backgrounds and luminescent buildings that give off streaks of light as though they are moving. Each city is represented with unique warm or cool color schemes. The cities represented in this illuminated digital art include Toronto, Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai, Miami and Moscow. The buildings featured in most of this art are not large or distinct enough for most people to be able to immediately discern which city is being represented, so each piece of art is clearly labeled. This digital art beautifully enhances the concept of a city skyline to make a statement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 45% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illuminated Digital Art:** Opportunity to leverage digital technology to create visually stunning and immersive art experiences. - **Nocturnal Cityscapes:** Opportunity to explore and capture the beauty and essence of cities at night through digital art. - **City Skylines as Inspiration:** Opportunity to use city skylines as a source of inspiration for creative projects and designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design industry can benefit from incorporating digital art techniques to create captivating visuals. - **Art and Culture:** Art industry can explore the use of digital technology to push boundaries and create innovative art forms. - **Urban Planning and Architecture:** Urban planning and architecture industry can draw inspiration from digital art to inform innovative building designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Branded Digital Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybank-light-show.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Sunset Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-sunset-lamp.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino1.md) - [Outdoor Light-Up Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moongarden.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md)