# Hair-Raising Light Switches Katrin Baumgarten's Installment is Gut-Wrenching By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katrin-baumgarten References: [triangulationblog](http://www.triangulationblog.com/2010/07/disgusting-switch-installation.html#more) & [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/katrin_baumgartens_disgusting_light_switches__16959.asp) If you’re already a huge germ freak and the thought of touching a public light switch leaves you with stomach cramps, then this ‘Aesthetics of Disgust’ art installment by Katrin Baumgarten should be skipped. I’m normally not one to get disgusted easily but even my stomach turned watching this sample video. Included in Katrin Baumgarten’s ‘Aesthetics of Disgust’ is several different light switches that range from disgusting to downright nauseating. One oozes mucous and another has raised hair—but these frightful things appear only when you go to touch it. Be sure to watch the video if your stomach can handle it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 73% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Art Installations:** The 'Aesthetics of Disgust' art installation by Katrin Baumgarten showcases interactive light switches that evoke strong emotional responses, creating opportunities for immersive and engaging experiences. - **Sensor-activated Interfaces:** The sensor-activated light switches in Katrin Baumgarten's installation demonstrate the potential for touchless interfaces in various industries, such as healthcare and public spaces, reducing the risk of germ transmission and enhancing user experience. - **Emotion-inducing Design:** Katrin Baumgarten's use of repulsive elements in her light switches highlights the potential for emotionally evocative design in product development, allowing for unique and memorable user experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Entertainment:** The 'Aesthetics of Disgust' art installation by Katrin Baumgarten presents opportunities for artists and entertainers to explore immersive and provocative experiences. - **Healthcare:** The sensor-activated light switches in Katrin Baumgarten's installation can be utilized in healthcare settings to reduce the spread of germs and ensure a hygienic environment. - **Interior Design:** Katrin Baumgarten's innovative light switch designs can inspire interior designers to incorporate unique and unconventional elements into their projects, creating truly captivating spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Light Switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-switches1.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibiom-2.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md) - [Touch-Enhanced Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolita.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md)