# Metaphorical Fish Tanks Infinity Aquarium Symbolizes Life By Ayman | Published 2008-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-aquarium References: [bcxsy](http://www.bcxsy.com/2008/bcxsy-works/forever/infinity-aquarium/) Treat your fishes to an über artistic hangout with the **Infinity Aquarium** which is part of the **Forever!** Series by [BCXSY](http://www.bcxsy.com/2008/bcxsy-works/forever/infinity-aquarium). The motivation behind the Forever! series is to slow down and take a closer look at what it means to last FOREVER in this era of mass production and haste. The [hand-crafted glass plate aquarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection) employs a [repetitive geometrical design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timevase) that creates a visual metaphor to [life in the fish bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures). The geometric design scales down a vast concept of time, space and continuity into a small object. See more creative and unique designs by BCXSY: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Aquariums:** Creating artistic aquariums that go beyond the traditional fish tank design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the aquarium industry. - **Symbolic Design:** Incorporating symbolic design elements into everyday objects, such as the Infinity Aquarium, offers disruptive innovation potential for the interior design industry. - **Hand-crafted Products:** Emphasizing the value of handmade craftsmanship in the era of mass production opens up disruptive innovation possibilities for the artisanal product market. ### Where This Applies - **Aquarium Industry:** The Infinity Aquarium showcases the potential of creating unique and artistic aquariums, disrupting the traditional fish tank market. - **Interior Design Industry:** Integrating symbolic design elements, like the geometrical metaphor in the Infinity Aquarium, can disrupt the interior design industry by providing unique and thought-provoking products. - **Artisanal Product Market:** Highlighting the craftsmanship and individuality of hand-crafted products, exemplified by the Infinity Aquarium, can disrupt the mass production-dominated artisanal product market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Marble Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinito.md) - [Mindful Digital Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-1.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Modern Desk-Friendly Jellyfish Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jellyfish.md) - [Kinetic Reef Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tropical-aquarium.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md) - [Impressive DIY Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-terrarium1.md) - [Iridescent Garden Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-school-of-fish-glass-bird-bath.md)