# Heat-Sensitive Tabletops The Thermochromic Table Can Be Customized Using Heat By Michael Hines | Published 2012-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermochromic-table References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/12/29/thermochromic-table/) & [jaywatsondesign](http://www.jaywatsondesign.com/) Jay Watson Design is the studio behind the Thermochromic Table. At first glance, the table and bench appear to be the epitome of normal. However, once you sit down or place something on top on the table, its heat signature leaves an imprint. This is because the Thermochromic Table is covered in [thermochromic coating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1). This means that everything from a [cup of coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table) to the human body can change the look of the Thermochromic Table. This allows you to essentially change the look of the table at will. Very few [pieces of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table) can be so easily customized, which is what makes this design so unique. The Thermochromic Table is available now and sells for $3,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Furniture Using Thermochromic Coating:** Thermochromic coating allows for unique, personalized furniture designs that change with heat signatures. - **Interactive Furniture:** Furniture that interacts with users or objects placed on it creates an immersive experience in commercial or residential spaces. - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** The use of thermochromic coating presents sustainable design opportunities for creating versatile, long-lasting pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Innovative furniture designers can incorporate thermochromic coating into their designs to create customizable pieces that make an impression. - **Interior Design:** Thermochromic tables and other interactive furniture pieces can create unique spaces that inspire awe and wonderment among guests. - **Hospitality:** Incorporate thermochromic tables into décor to elevate the dining experience. Their interactive nature and customizable nature help create unique spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Interaction Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmasurface.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Blurred Bold Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table.md) - [Automatic Smart Coffee tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-table-black.md) - [Optically-Designed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-coffee-tables.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Communal Fireplace Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearth-coffee-table.md) - [Self-Operating Sand Artwork Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-coffee-table.md)