# Reactive Mirror Fragments This Mirror Responds to People as They Look into It By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reactive-mirror References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/3064310/this-reactive-mirror-is-a-narcissists-dream-come-true) Titled 'Fragments,' this [reactive mirror installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory) is able to respond with the people who look into it. The mirror was designed by the [London Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nora-restaurant) 'Random International' and is made up of 200 [individual mall reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1). The reflectors are able to pan and tilt quickly and accurately and the installation comes equipped with a camera that watches those passing by. When viewers walk past the mirror, it ripples like water and when they look into it, the mirrors are able to wrap around their face in several different fragments to reveal every angle. This unique reactive mirror works to create an experience in which human and the inanimate are able to engage with one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Interactive Mirror Installations:** Opportunity to create more immersive and engaging experiences by integrating interactive mirrors in retail stores or art exhibits. - **Responsive Surface Technologies:** Innovation in responsive surfaces can result in new products in the fields of robotics, home automation, and even wearable technology. - **Augmented Reality Enhancements:** The integration of augmented reality can elevate the reactive mirror experience even further by adding digital elements to the overall interaction. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Retail stores can benefit from integrating reactive mirror installations to create more interactive and personalized shopping experiences. - **Art and Installation:** The art and installation industry can utilize reactive mirror installations to elevate their exhibits and provide more immersive experiences for their audience. - **Technology:** The development of responsive surface technologies can result in disruptive innovation in multiple industries, including robotics, home automation, and wearable technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Mirrored Hall Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internamente.md) - [Mirrored Flower Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflecting-diverseness.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-mirror.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut.md) - [Wavy Dual-Action Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli.md)