# Solid Poetry Tiles Transforms When Wet By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-poetry-tiles-transforms-when-wet References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/) & [style-files](http://www.style-files.com/2007/04/26/solid-poetry/) Check-out these awesome tiles that transform from simple grey blocks of stone to decorative tiles when they get wet. The brain behind this design is Frederik Molenschot and Susanne Happle. I honestly don't know the theory behind these tiles but they do amaze me. According to coolest-gadgets the tiles are known as Solid Poetry and were created as a graduation project **Implications** - Consumers appreciate big-ticket items that offer added value in the form of customization. These tiles turn into [decorative tiles when wet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminescent-bricks), adding aesthetic appeal to a home's facade in inclement weather. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by embedding their designs with similar surprises that will please their target market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 10% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customization Enhancement:** Consumers value products that offer added customization, such as these tiles that transform into decorative tiles when wet. - **Interactive Surprises:** Embedding surprises in designs can create an engaging experience for consumers, similar to how these tiles transform. - **Weather Responsive Design:** Designing products that respond to weather conditions, like these tiles that change in inclement weather, can provide unique value to consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore incorporating interactive and weather-responsive elements into their products, like these transforming tiles. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can find opportunities to create dynamic facades by using tiles that change appearance in different weather conditions. - **Product Design:** Product designers can take inspiration from these transforming tiles to create customized products that offer unexpected surprises and experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uu-tiles-collection.md) - [Weather-Resistant Hexagonal Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asak-flyt.md) - [Naturalistic Mosaic Design Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-wall-tiles.md) - [Vibrant Tile Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-tile-stickers.md) - [Sculpted Pattern Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osso-bottone.md) - [Waffle-Like Patterned Ceramic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubik.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project.md) - [Performance-Driven Minimalist Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-tile.md) - [Dynamic Outdoor Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outercl.md)