# Sand-Sational Surfaces The 'Mark Maker Table' Invites Visitors to Reveal its True Colors By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-maker-table References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/london_design_festival_10/ed_swans_mark_makers_table_17468.asp) & [edswan](http://www.edswan.com/index.html) Okay Studio's ['The Visitor' exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makers-gallery) featured the rather bland-looking 'Mark Maker Table' which would quickly reveal a riot of color. Developed by Ed Swan, product designer, the gray surface elicited an [interactive form of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) in which the public was encouraged to take sand paper to the [several coats paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller). This video features Ed Swan making the first mark on the 'Mark Maker Table' before the exhibition began. In the photos, the surface's true underlying colors are revealed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 Art:** The 'Mark Maker Table' demonstrates the trend of interactive art by inviting visitors to actively participate in revealing its true colors. - **Multi-sensory Experiences:** The 'Mark Maker Table' provides a multi-sensory experience by incorporating touch and visual elements to engage visitors in a unique way. - **Collaborative Creativity:** The 'Mark Maker Table' encourages collaboration and creativity by allowing the public to make their mark on the artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Art Exhibition:** Art exhibitions can incorporate interactive elements like the 'Mark Maker Table' to enhance visitor engagement and create a memorable experience. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use the concept of the 'Mark Maker Table' to create interactive and customizable surfaces for residential and commercial spaces. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate interactive art installations, such as the 'Mark Maker Table', to add an engaging and interactive element to their events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Self-Operating Sand Artwork Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-coffee-table.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-stop-moving.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Bright Blue Wood-Grain Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contourage.md) - [Playful Wavy Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-table-design.md) - [Blurred Bold Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table.md)