# Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne By Amy Duong | Published 2023-11-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/11/22/nic-brunsdon-this-is-air-sphere-melbourne-ngv/) & [ngv.vic.gov.au](https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/)  Australian architect Nic Brunsdon created the (This is) Air project, which is a large artful sphere that is able to inflate and deflate throughout the day. It is made for this year's [National Gallery of Victoria Architecture Commission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gat-umbrella), which is located in Melbourne. To create the project, the designer works together with the technology company [Eness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape) to copy the natural movements of breathing. Brunsdon speaks about the design concept to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion), stating that "I want to reflect the collective memory about air and its role in our lives. I want to say something universal but highly specific. A sphere is a universal object and shape, it felt right in the space which is geometric and sharp, it's one surface, one volume and one structure." Image Credit: Ben Hosking ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inflatable Art:** The (This is) Air project showcases the trend of creating large artful spheres that can inflate and deflate, offering a unique interactive art experience. - **Biometric Design:** The collaboration between Nic Brunsdon and Eness highlights the trend of integrating technology to mimic natural movements, such as breathing, in architectural designs. - **Interactive Installations:** The National Gallery of Victoria Architecture Commission exemplifies the trend of creating immersive and interactive installations that engage viewers in a multi-sensory experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The (This is) Air project opens up opportunities for artists and designers to explore new ways of incorporating inflatable elements into their works. - **Technology:** Eness's collaboration with Nic Brunsdon presents innovation possibilities for the technology industry in developing biometric design solutions for architecture and installations. - **Tourism and Events:** The National Gallery of Victoria Architecture Commission signifies potential growth in the tourism and events industry by offering unique and captivating experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Inflated Design Classroom Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intermittent-dome.md) - [Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blowup-art-the-hague.md) - [Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whomadewho.md) - [Airborne Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md)