# Destroyed Device Installations Michael Tompert is One Extremely Angry Apple Customer By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-tompert1 References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/11/destroyed-apple-products-become-work-of.html) & [latimesblogs.latimes](http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2010/11/destroyed-apple-products-become-photographic-works-of-art.html) Like most of the population, Michael Tompert has spent the last few months buying some of [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1) best and most innovative products. Though the habit seems normal, Michael Tompert has a much less traditional method of device usage. What this artist has done is taken Apple products and completely obliterated them, [dissecting and destroying the devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape) until they're nearly unidentifiable. The result is a smashing success that could make Michael Tompert a household name. Check out the featured gallery for a look, but I'm warning you Apple fans, you may get a bit emotional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Destruction Art:** Exploring creating art through destruction and unconventional means. - **Sustainable Art:** Efforts on creating sustainable art by repurposing materials in unconventional ways. - **Personalized Art:** Increasing demand for personalized art and customization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Innovation opportunities for creating art that challenges traditional norms. - **Technology and Manufacturing:** Opportunities for repurposing and recycling technology components. - **E-commerce:** Opportunities for selling unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mirrored Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1.md) - [Crystalline Tech Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-clear-series.md) - [Next Generation Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designers-of-tomorrow.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Vibrant Sharp-Edged Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md)