# Illuminated Interactive Benches 'Mobius' is a Glowing Bench That is Activated by Touch By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-26 | Updated 2017-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-benches References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/mobius-comes-light-wanteddesign-2017/) & [3-form](http://www.3-form.com/design-collaborations/mobius) This year's WantedDesign show in New York City saw the concept of [interactive benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench), namely, an illuminated, touch-activated bench dubbed '[Mobius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbelius-coffee-table).' Furniture designer Louis Lim of 'Makingworks' collaborated with '3form' to debut 'Mobius.' The large circular bench was made from a materiel called 'dark chroma' -- something the design brand 3form created themselves. The light Mobius produces is described as "light ripples throughout the bench like a stone dropped into a fluorescent pool depending on where you tap it and how hard you do it." The bench is a part-furniture, part-lighting experience which is activated by participants sitting on it, encouraging people to engage and seek inspiration from the most mundane of surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Benches:** Interactive and touch-activated benches are becoming more prevalent in public spaces. - **Lighting Integration:** Incorporating lighting into furniture is a growing trend that offers potential for creative design. - **Sensory Furniture:** Furniture designers are using sensory experiences, such as touch activation and light displays, to create unique and engaging pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can integrate technology and sensory experiences into their pieces to create innovative products for consumers. - **Public Spaces:** Parks, plazas and other public spaces can incorporate interactive benches to increase user engagement and create a more fun experience. - **Lighting Design:** Lighting designers can explore new products and materials that can integrate lighting into furniture in creative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Solar-Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solarpowered-bench-that-spins-ever-so-slowly.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Kinetic Musical Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-bench.md) - [Möbius Strip-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbelius-coffee-table.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Interaction-Promoting Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-seating.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Dynamic Interaction Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmasurface.md)