# Bioluminescent Light Installations 'Light Pollination' is on Display at the London Design Festival By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-pollination References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/12/video-interview-universal-assembly-unit-interactive-installation-light-pollination-iguzzini-movie/) & [universalassemblyunit](http://universalassemblyunit.com/) 'Light Pollination' is an [interactive light installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino1) commissioned by iGuzzini and designed by London-based art and design firm [Universal Assembly Unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-in-progress) for the 2016 London Design Festival. The display, which is being shown in South Kensington, features an obliquely geometrical series of [anemone-like lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso) that react to stimuli from observers. Light Pollination consists of 20,000 LEDs that shine throughout fiber-optic cables. These cables are embedded with sensors that detect incoming light from exterior sources. The entire Light Pollination exhibit is connected to software that causes shimmering and color-changing effects when observers shine lights (such as their cellphone lights) on the piece. The result is a complex and adaptive exhibit that both mimics bioluminescence in nature and makes a statement about the relationship between digital technology and nature in the modern day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Light Installations:** Opportunity for creating unique and engaging experiences through interactive light installations. - **Bioluminescent Design:** Potential for incorporating bioluminescent elements into various design applications, creating a visually captivating effect. - **Technology-nature Integration:** Potential for exploring the intersection of digital technology and nature, in order to create art and design installations that provoke thought and conversation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage interactive light installations and bioluminescent design to create captivating visual experiences that engage viewers. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate interactive light installations into their events to enhance the atmosphere and create a memorable experience for attendees. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Museums and exhibitions can utilize bioluminescent design to create immersive and interactive displays that captivate visitors and provoke discussion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biophilic Garden Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-organism-lights.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zava.md) - [Interactive Blooming Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomlight-s-lamp.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md)