# Interactive Illuminated Playscapes Swing Time is an Interactive Public Play Space for All By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-time References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/09/18/swing-time-by-howeler-yoon-architecture/) & [hyarchitecture](http://www.hyarchitecture.com/) Höweler + Yoon Architecture designed 'Swing Time,' an [interactive installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory) that will be on display in Boston's The Lawn on D. The experimental installation is comprised of 20 [circular swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings), each of which are lit up. The swings, which are all different sizes, were fashioned from welded polyproylene. The variation in size offers a diversity of uses, from fitness to play. A micro-controller manages the [LED lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-collection) that indicates the activity level, while an internal accelerometer assesses the acceleration force. When they are not in motion, the swings exude a faint white light; it is only when they begin to move that the light deepens from an ethereal white, to a rich purple tone. The responsive element is meant to encourage users to play with one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 27% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to engage and interact with users through immersive and interactive installations. - **Smart Play Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and play to create intelligent and responsive play spaces that enhance user experiences. - **Responsive Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lighting systems that dynamically respond to user activity, creating engaging and visually captivating environments. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate interactive elements into architectural designs, transforming traditional structures into engaging experiences. - **Entertainment and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into recreational spaces to offer unique and interactive entertainment experiences. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance urban environments by incorporating creative and interactive installations that encourage community engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Sound Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground.md) - [Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daydreamer.md) - [Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori.md) - [Futuristic Glowing Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-1.md) - [Dual-Function Play Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy.md) - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Kinetic Musical Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-bench.md) - [Minimalist Outdoor Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-swing.md) - [Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-playsets.md)