# Curvaceous Colorful Kid's Libraries This Rainbow Library Brings Fun Back to Reading By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-04 | Updated 2014-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-library References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/04/03/This-Beautiful-Childrens-Bookstore-Looks-Like-a-Long-Winding-Rainbow/) & [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/04/03/rainbow-twisted-bookstore-for-kids/) This [rainbow library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school) gives kids a fun place to read, learn and have fun. Architect and designer Arthur Casas designed the interior of the bookstore, which has an almost mystifying mystique to it. Libraries and the [entire book industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto) is waning. It's simply more difficult to compete with TV and electronics than it ever has been before. Considering kids won't often come to books on their own, excellent design and a promise of fun is usually the defining factor. This library is a literal reading rainbow with a multi-colored rainbow road housing the books. The [shelves are also curved](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onda-apartment), adding a different dynamic to the standard row-on-row library. Bringing the magic back to reading is the key, and this library does its best to do just that ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Children's Spaces:** Designing visually stunning spaces for children's education and enjoyment to compete with entertainment technology. - **Curvilinear Bookstores:** Introducing new forms and arrangements of bookshelves in bookstores to enhance the reading experience. - **Interactive Learning Environments:** Incorporating technology into physical learning environments to make them more engaging and appealing to children. ### Where This Applies - **Library Industry:** Revitalizing libraries into imaginative spaces with remarkable design to capture young readers' attention. - **Bookstore Industry:** Reimagining the standard bookshelf beyond the traditional linear setting to make bookstores more attractive destinations. - **Educational Technology Industry:** Developing tools and platforms to enhance interactive learning experiences that can be implemented into new and existing learning environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Memory-Grounded School Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Mushroom-Shaped Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md)