# Noise Sensitive Tables 'Reflect' Illuminates Whoever is Dominating Conversation By Ayman | Published 2008-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-table References: [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/06/reflect_table_helps_enlig.html) & [craft.epfl.ch](http://craft.epfl.ch/page66272.html) **Reflect** is a [meeting table system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table) that shows who's dominating the conversation by monitoring the sound levels of people's conversations. Reflect visualizes the current state of the conversation via [arrays of color LEDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-table-lamp-2-pro-x-sound-by-jbl). The design of Reflect is non-invasive. Participants do not need to wear any special equipment or even microphones, it's all embedded in the board. They can carry on their conversation regularly. The [LED feedback system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflectio) is simple and cost-effective. It is purposely intended not to be an expensive hi-resolution display, as not to detract attention and be counter productive. Here are some more interactive surfaces: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sound Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced sound monitoring technologies for various applications like meeting tables, classrooms, and event spaces. - **Non-invasive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create non-invasive systems that can collect data or provide feedback without requiring individuals to wear special equipment or devices. - **Cost-effective Visual Feedback:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design affordable and simple feedback systems that utilize LEDs or similar technologies for various applications like communication, education, and gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sound monitoring and visualization technologies into furniture products like desks, conference tables, and office chairs. - **Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sound monitoring and analysis solutions that can be embedded in various devices like headphones, speakers, and smartphones. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce interactive sound monitoring tools and visual feedback systems in educational settings to enhance classroom discussions and student engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sound-Sensitive LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-led-lamp.md) - [Mindful Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde.md) - [Dynamic Interaction Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmasurface.md) - [Modern Therapeutic Seating Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-1.md) - [Interactive Projection Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abusizz.md) - [Subtly Smart Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etto-table.md) - [Light-Refracting Glass Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv.md) - [Sensory Stimulation Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasix-table.md) - [Multifunctional Speaker-Incorporated Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prisoom.md)