# Water-Activated Art Wu Shu-Cheng's 'Show Vase' Needs Water to Be Appreciated By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/show-vase References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/31/no-need-for-a-plant/) Taiwanese designer Wu Shu-Cheng's 'Show Vase' is a creative piece of [water-activated art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-pets). His Show Vase is either a picture of a [beautiful flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing) or a white board depending on how much water is in the flower's vase. Real plants need water to survive, and apparently so do real pieces of art. The Show Vase could serve as an awesome reminder to [water your plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1), or as just another kickass art piece. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are attracted to products that feature a more involved element. Designs that require customers to be hands on are appealing to those who prefer a more interactive approach. Companies trying to increase their value on the market could come out with more items containing this aspect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Designs:** Designs that require customers to be hands-on are appealing to those who prefer a more interactive approach. - **Water-activated Art:** Water-activated art pieces offer a unique and engaging experience for consumers. - **Sustainable Reminder:** Art pieces like the Show Vase serve as a creative way to remind people to fulfill essential tasks, such as watering plants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating interactive designs into home decor items can enhance the overall consumer experience. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the potential of water-activated art to create visually stunning and interactive pieces. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Water-activated art can be seen as a sustainable reminder, making it suitable for eco-friendly product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md) - [Water-Activated Book Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Artful Dynamic Kinetic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watoji.md) - [Self-Watering Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-pot.md) - [Puddle-Imitating Minimal Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-series.md)