# Kinetic Reefs Heat-Sensitive Installation Uses SMS Material Technology By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-rob-ley-joshua-stein References: [translate.google](http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.trendsnow.net/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search?q=trendsnow&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft::IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7DACA) & [storefrontnews.org](http://www.storefrontnews.org/exhib_dete.php?exID=151) Reef is a fantastic installation in New York that simulates the swaying of a [living underwater coral reef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-1). Designed by Rob Ley and Joshua Stein, the [walk-through display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion) is at Storefront Art and Architecture all summer until August 1, 2009. The exhibit employs a material technology called SMS, or Shape Memory Alloys. The metal used is highly temperature sensitive which creates the automated [kinetic movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) of the white flaps as people move throughout the structure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kinetic Installations:** Exploring the use of SMS material technology to create automated kinetic movement in artworks and installations. - **Heat-sensitive Materials:** Developing innovative materials with shape memory alloys that are highly temperature sensitive and can be used in various applications. - **Interactive Art Experiences:** Creating immersive and interactive art installations that respond to people's movements and engage the senses. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Exploring disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry by incorporating shape memory alloys and heat-sensitive materials in installations. - **Architecture:** Applying shape memory alloys and temperature-sensitive materials in architectural projects to create dynamic and responsive structures. - **Technology and Materials Engineering:** Developing new materials and technologies using shape memory alloys for diverse applications, ranging from art installations to industrial products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Kinetic Reef Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tropical-aquarium.md) - [Kinetic Interaction Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory.md) - [Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibiom-2.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Kinetic Waterfront Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfront-installation.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md)