# Square the Circle by Hubert Verstraeten By Design Crack | Published 2007-02-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-the-circle-by-hubert-verstraeten References: [designcrack](http://designcrack.com/v2/2006/12/21/square-the-circle-by-hubert-verstraetenstarted/) & [verstraeten](http://www.verstraeten.com) Hubert Verstraeten has managed to Square the Circle – with rings which are round when worn on one side, and square when worn on the other side. Without any perceptible transition, the inside of the ring changes from a circle to a square. A geometric puzzle game in [gold and platinum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza), with or without diamonds, visible only at the second look on the smooth, round or square, outer shape of the ring. I urge you to check out the various styles. This has to be one of the coolest rings I've ever seen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shape-changing Jewelry:** The trend of shape-changing jewelry presents opportunities for designers to create innovative and interactive accessories. - **Geometric Puzzle Games:** The rise of geometric puzzle games in jewelry opens up possibilities for unique and engaging designs that challenge traditional perceptions. - **Hidden Details in Accessories:** The trend of hidden details in accessories, like the transforming ring, allows for surprise and discovery, enhancing the overall customer experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can leverage the shape-changing trend to create captivating and customizable pieces that stand out in the market. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can incorporate geometric puzzle games into their products, offering unique and interactive options for consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can capitalize on the hidden details trend, creating premium accessories with subtle surprises that add value to the customer's purchase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proposal Ring Box Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-box-set.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Perplexing Wave-Like Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavelinks-puzzle.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-puzzles.md) - [Artful Wearable Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ha-mat-set.md) - [Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md)