# Crowd-Funded Sphere Artworks BIG Architects Boasts a Mirrored Installation for Burning Man By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-artwork References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-orb-at-burning-man-2018#/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/04/orb-crowdfunding-burning-man-bjarke-ingels-jakob-lange/) Bjarke Ingels and Jacob Lange from BIG launch a crowdfunding campaign on [IndieGoGo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indooroutdoor-bathhouse-facility) to raise funds for a sizable sphere artwork that is inflatable and has mirroring properties. The bar is set at $50,000 USD and in return, backers will get “juicy perks.” For instance, at the $50 USD donation mark, individuals receive a set of design-driven postcard and at the $5000 USD, they get a private tour inside the sphere artwork, which is called The Orb. Bjarke Ingels and Jacob Lange envision that their creation is a “mirror for earth lovers” and “a guiding beacon [...] [that] reflects crowds during the day.” Given the nature and thought process behind the sphere artwork, the crowd-funded Orb soundly fits the spirit of the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdfunding Art Installations:** Crowdfunding campaigns for public art installations could become a trend for creative projects. - **Inflatable Artworks:** The utilization of inflatable materials for large-scale artworks could become a disruptive trend in the art world. - **Mirrored Art Installations:** Mirrored properties in art installations may become a popular trend in creating dynamic and highly-interactive artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Crowdfunding platforms for art installations could offer a unique opportunity for emerging artists to fund their projects. - **Tourism:** The use of high impact public art installations, especially in tourism hotspots can create new business opportunities for tourism-based companies. - **Events:** The use of impressive and interactive art installations can contribute to enhancing guest experiences in events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Miniature Spherical Replica Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sphere.md) - [Code-Generated Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb.md) - [Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-cosmico-project.md) - [Site Specific Mixed-Media Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsphere.md) - [Spherical Urban Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ballroom.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Immersive Dome Exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience.md) - [Reflective Hemispherical Theater Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ball-theater.md)