# Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes 'Light Origami' by Masakazu Shirane & Saya Miyazaki is Illuminating By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-origami References: [becboyle](http://becboyle.com/) & [shirane-miyazaki](http://www.shirane-miyazaki.com/) Japanese artists Masakazu Shirane and Saya Miyazaki worked with Reuben Young to create this artistic structure called 'Light Origami.' The large structure is essentially a [life-sized kaleidoscope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience) producing mass amounts of vibrant lights. The illuminating structure invites visitors to bathe in the psychedelic colors that are emitted from the dome. Light Origami is created using over 320 [mirrored geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture) that shift and move themselves to alter the light beams that are being projected. Through the [ever-changing scenes and light transitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light), this massive kaleidoscopic will have visitors in a state of euphoria. With the movement and light combination, each visitor has a unique experience. The entire dome is covered with the mirrors including the floor panels to ensure a cohesive flow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Light Installations:** 'Light Origami' showcases the trend of interactive light installations, allowing visitors to engage with the artwork and have a unique experience. - **Kinetic Art:** The movement and shifting patterns of 'Light Origami' highlight the trend of kinetic art, where the artwork itself is in constant motion. - **Multisensory Experiences:** By combining vibrant lights and ever-changing scenes, 'Light Origami' offers a multisensory experience, reflecting the trend of creating immersive and captivating environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Installations:** The 'Light Origami' structure presents opportunities for artists, designers, and event organizers to explore creating innovative and mesmerizing art installations. - **Entertainment:** The trend of interactive light installations can be applied to the entertainment industry, integrating captivating visuals and technology to enhance live performances. - **Interior Design:** The concept of kinetic art in 'Light Origami' can inspire interior designers to incorporate dynamic and visually engaging elements in their projects, creating unique and immersive spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Luminous Park Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmanthus-moon.md) - [Suspended Origami-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-light.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light.md)