# Color Changing Restaurants Karim Rashid Designs ‘Switch' With Undulated Walls By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-switch References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/24885/) & [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/04/switch-restaurant-by-karim-rashid/) Karim Rashid is one designer you can always expect will have stunning designs that not only tease your eyes, but are also completely unique. He recently designed a restaurant named Switch in Dubai, and the completion of it will leave all restaurant-goers in awe and amazement. Karim Rashid wrapped Switch restaurant in [undulated walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar) that make guests feel as though there are being enveloped in them. While they bring shape and texture to the decor, the walls also [change color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller), controlling the [ambiance and mood of the restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color Changing Decor:** The use of color changing walls and decor in restaurants creates a visually captivating and immersive dining experience for customers. - **Sensory Dining:** Restaurants that incorporate multi-sensory elements, such as color-changing walls, enhance the overall dining experience and engage customers on a deeper level. - **Ambiance Control:** The ability to change the color of walls and control the ambiance of a restaurant offers opportunities for creating different moods and atmospheres throughout the day or for special events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from integrating color changing decor to enhance customer experience and differentiate their establishments. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers have the opportunity to experiment with innovative concepts like undulated walls and color changing materials to create unique and captivating spaces. - **Technology:** Advancements in color-changing technology and smart lighting systems can be applied in restaurants to create dynamic and interactive environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant.md) - [Artistic Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room.md) - [Curved Wall Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-tin.md) - [Architecturally Romantic Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs.md) - [Bold Bright Burger Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipnfry.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etch-restaurant.md) - [Warm African-Inspired Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-restaurant1.md) - [Warm Persian-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishroom.md)