# Miniature Science Labs The Science of Play Diorama by Kyle Bean is Tons of Fun By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-12-21 | Updated 2010-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-science-of-play References: [kylebean](http://www.kylebean.co.uk/portfolio/#thescienceofplay/7) The Science of Play diorama by Kyle Bean is full of fun. With tons of details including chalkboard drawings, [chemistry sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-microscope) and cell diagrams, Kyle Bean’s papercraft creation takes viewers all the way back to their high school science class days. Created for Rubbish Magazine, The Science of Play is a diorama that schools in science *and* in art simultaneously. This is much better than a real chemistry lab! **Implications** - Thanks to the advent of the Internet, few things are more important in the marketing world than the ability of your advertisement to go viral. Companies seeking to create [viral marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hacksmith) would be wise to use comedic and unconventional methods of marketing. Parodies, puppets, cartoons, and characters are just some of the ways a company can create a connection with a consumer strong enough that the consumer may share the video with his/her peers and friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Papercraft Dioramas:** The popularity of papercraft dioramas showcases the appeal of hands-on, miniature creations that engage both the mind and the senses. - **Art-science Synergy:** The merging of art and science creates opportunities for interdisciplinary projects that foster creativity, experimentation, and innovation. - **Viral Marketing Techniques:** Unconventional and humorous approaches to marketing content can increase its potential to go viral and reach a wider audience through social media and other digital platforms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** The use of papercraft dioramas as a teaching tool can enhance students' understanding and appreciation of complex concepts in science, art, and other subjects. - **Entertainment:** The creation of miniature worlds through papercraft, 3D printing, and other techniques can fuel the imagination of filmmakers, animators, and game designers for new and diverse storytelling possibilities. - **Advertising:** The use of humorous and unconventional marketing techniques, such as parodies, puppets, and characters, can help companies stand out from the crowd and build a stronger emotional bond with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [Science Experiment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaker-creatures-skull-mountain-volcano.md) - [Experiment-Based Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-lab.md) - [Unique Investigative Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsolved-science.md) - [Insect Habitat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-playground.md) - [Children-Focused Awareness Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego2.md) - [Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-rober.md) - [STEAM Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gross-science-kit.md) - [Modular STEM Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evolution-of-stem.md)