# City Story Installations The One World Observatory is Home to a Gesture-Controlled Ring of Screens By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-world-observatory References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3046750/slicker-city/the-coolest-thing-about-1-world-trade-centers-new-observatory-isnt-the-view) & [localprojects.net](http://localprojects.net/) People will be drawn to the One World Observatory for a number of reasons, one of which involves an informative [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) that comes in the form of a [ring of screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largescale-digital-signage). Replacing the more traditional displays that often complement tours of similar historical sights, this installation tells the story of New York City in a unique way. Created by Local Projects, the One World Observatory installation is excitingly controlled by gesture as well. For instance, a person "can point to 10 positions around the circle to pull up topics that visitors might be interested in (like food and dining, arts and culture, or New York history)," explains [Fast Co Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairground-ai-creator-tv). By doing so, the project will create a custom experience for each visitor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gesture-controlled Installations:** The use of gesture control in interactive installations allows for a more engaging and personalized user experience. - **Interactive Storytelling:** Replacing traditional displays with interactive storytelling installations provides a unique and immersive way to convey information. - **Customized Experiences:** Creating custom experiences for each visitor through interactive installations enhances user satisfaction and engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Museum & Tourism:** The gesture-controlled installation trend presents opportunities for museums and tourism businesses to enhance visitor experiences and differentiate themselves. - **Art & Design:** The rise of interactive storytelling installations opens up possibilities for artists and designers to explore new mediums and create immersive experiences. - **Technology & User Interfaces:** The use of gesture control in installations highlights the importance of developing innovative and intuitive user interfaces in the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Kinetic Interaction Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Immersive Dome Exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md) - [Interactive Kiosk Content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-dot-digital-media.md)