# Awareness-Raising Design Installations Sam Jacob's Sea Things Depicts Marine Life and Plastic By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-09-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-things References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/09/16/sam-jacob-sea-things-installation-london-design-festival/) & [samjacob](https://www.samjacob.com/) 'Sea Things' by Sam Jacob concerns the correlation between [marine life and plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat). It subtly and vividly imagines a life where the latter outnumbers the former, drawing attention to the dire state of the ocean. The location for 'Sea Things' is the endlessly ornamental V & A Musem in London. The animated installation is suspended from the ceiling of the institution. The architect draws inspiration for the visuals from an artifact in the museum — a textile that boasts a pattern of [sea creatures and fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewels-of-the-sea). The original was brought to reality by Charles and Ray Eames. After a few swift updates, as well as the addition of plastic, Sam Jacob's 'Sea Things' envisions the progression and state of the ocean from 1907 until 2050. Photo Credits: Ed Reeve ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Marine Pollution:** Create innovative solutions to combat marine plastic pollution through design and awareness-raising installations. - **Sustainable Art:** Explore the intersection of art and environmental sustainability by using recycled materials to create thought-provoking installations. - **Interactive Exhibits:** Develop interactive installations and exhibits that engage audiences in critical discussions about the environment and the impact of human activities. ### Where This Applies - **Environmental Conservation:** The environmental conservation industry can leverage design installations to raise awareness about plastic pollution and drive behavior change. - **Art and Culture:** The art and culture industry can embrace sustainable art practices and support artists who explore environmental themes in their work. - **Museums and Galleries:** Museums and galleries can incorporate interactive exhibits and immersive experiences to educate visitors on pressing environmental issues such as marine pollution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md) - [Marine Waste Display Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/display-fixture.md) - [Textured Cast Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibiom-2.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md)