# Miniature Elevators Lift by Maurizio Cattelan Imagines Elevators That No Human Could Fit Into By Jordan M | Published 2011-03-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maurizio-cattelan References: [randommization](http://randommization.com/2011/03/28/a-tiny-and-adorable-elevator/) & [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2011/03/lift-maurizio-cattelan.php) At first glance, it might not seem like the most practical invention ever devised, but that is only because Lift by Maurizio Cattelan is a [minuature art exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore) and not a creation designed to serve as functional inter-building transportation. Lift by Maurizio Cattelan was recently displayed at [Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia) in Paris, and it's not hard to see how even a small exhibit like this could generate a lot of positive buzz. Although the two [tiny elevators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enchanted-elevator) don't actually move vertically, they do have doors that open and close as normal. On top of that, they also emit scaled-down versions of the sounds that you would hear from normal elevators. To be honest, a part of me hopes that one day these things actually exist for real as it would be hilariously fun to send small items like pencils and messages to other floors of a building in a tiny elevator. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Art Installations:** Opportunity for creating miniature art installations that mimic the functionality of larger objects and generate buzz. - **Novelty Design:** Opportunity for creating novelty designs of everyday objects that capture people's attention and generate buzz. - **Functional Miniatures:** Opportunity for creating functional miniatures of everyday objects that can serve a practical purpose and generate buzz. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Culture:** Opportunity for artists and galleries to create and display miniature art installations for decorative and interactive value. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unique novelty designs like miniature elevators into their projects for aesthetic value and conversation-starting pieces. - **Toy and Collectible Industry:** Opportunity for toy and collectible industry to create miniature functional versions of everyday objects like elevators that can serve as fun novelty items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Elevator-Inspired Cozy Sofa Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-sofa.md) - [Elevated Flood Refuge Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Versatile Interior Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevate-tiny-home.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [London-Based Glass Lift Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-109.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md)