# News-Displaying LED Panels This Light Installation is Giving the Nimma Hotel a New Identity By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimma-hotel References: [archiecho](http://www.archiecho.com/item/20983_nimma-hotel-s-reception-desk-is-an-led-panel-displaying-real-time-news-in-a-modular-typeface) & [hotelnimma.nl](http://www.hotelnimma.nl/home) The Nimma Hotel near the Waal River in the Netherlands has formed a new identity thanks to a [dynamic light installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) which "brings the tradition of stained glass into the digital age, as well as the hotel’s reception desk." The installation features a modular typeface, which covers the surface of the lobby's front desk, displaying the news in real-time. The light work displays its messages from a variety of sources and gives updates on the weather, sports and local news. The installation positioned a modular grid between a layer of LED panels, with a pane of frosted glass on top, creating a futuristic and eye-catching effect. The Nimma Hotel has re-imagined the pragmatics of [hotel living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans) by taking an artful and re-imagined approach to providing its guests with mundane, yet necessary information. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Modular-typeface LED Displays:** Incorporating modular-typeface LED displays into various environments can offer dynamic and real-time information updates. - **Stained Glass to LED Transition:** The transition from stained glass to LED panels presents an opportunity for innovative light installations that merge tradition with technology. - **Integration of News and Information Displays:** Integrating news and information displays into public spaces, such as hotel lobbies, can enhance the user experience and provide convenient updates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality establishments can adopt dynamic LED displays to transform their spaces and offer unique experiences to guests. - **Digital Signage:** The digital signage industry can explore the use of modular-typeface LED displays as an innovative and visually appealing alternative to traditional signage methods. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the transition from stained glass to LED panels to create captivating light installations that blend traditional and modern elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pragues-airport.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellino-signamic.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [AI-Powered Entryway Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbell.md) - [Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-hi-show.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md)