# Immersive Spherical Installations The Latest Snarkitecture Installation Boasts 168 Spheres By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snarkitecture-installation References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/15/sway-snarkitecture-new-york-gallery-light-installation/) & [intersect-nyc](https://www.intersect-nyc.com/) The new Snarkitecture installation is debuted at Intersect which is a creative hub located in the Meatpacking District in Manhattan. The New York-based design firm takes the opportunity to produce a responsive, large-scale artwork. Throughout the exhibition room, [168 spheres are installed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1). The orbs are held in place by "flexible, swaying poles." They are suspended both from the ceiling and they also come out of the floor, creating a kind of a mirroring effect. When one comes in contact with the Snarkitecture installation, however, the [LED lights change colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible). This is made possible through "the same technology that triggers the shifting orientation of a smartphone screen." The orbs are responsive to touch, motion, acceleration, and direction. Hence, Snarkitecture creates a strongly [immersive environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch) in a very small space. Photo Credits: Noah Kalina ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Immersive Spherical Installations:** The trend of using immersive spherical installations in art exhibits presents opportunities for innovative interactive experiences. - **Responsive LED Lighting:** The trend of incorporating responsive LED lighting in installations opens up possibilities for dynamic and customizable visual experiences. - **Interactive Art Technology:** The trend of integrating interactive technologies into art installations enables engaging and immersive artistic interactions. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage immersive spherical installations to create captivating and interactive exhibits that engage audiences on a deeper level. - **Event and Experiential Marketing:** The event and experiential marketing industry can utilize responsive LED lighting to create memorable brand experiences that captivate and leave a lasting impact on consumers. - **Technology and Entertainment:** The technology and entertainment industry can explore the integration of interactive art technology to enhance virtual reality experiences and create new forms of interactive entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Site Specific Mixed-Media Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsphere.md) - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Mirrored Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1.md) - [Immersive Dome Exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md)