# Transparent iMac Design Mac of the Future By Eva Rubenov | Published 2006-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-imac-design-mac-of-the-future References: [renderosity](http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1248178&member;) When MacFormat Magazine commissioned Adam Benton to create the next version of the [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custtimus-01), he created this translucent [iMac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskpod) design. "The iMac features a 30" utra-thin LCD screen, which is totally transparent when the iMac is not in use. The screen can also be set to various levels of translucency, and can fade during sleep modes etc. The keyboard is also totally tramsparent, low profile and a curved ergonomic design, with light sensitive illuminated keys. Everything is of course, wireless." - Adam Benton ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Translucent Imac Design:** Opportunity for creating transparent and sleek designs in electronic devices. - **Ultra-thin LCD Screens:** Potential for developing thinner and more immersive display technology. - **Wireless Keyboards:** Chance to innovate in wireless input devices with enhanced features and aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to incorporate transparent designs in their products. - **Display Technology:** Market for developing advanced ultra-thin LCD screens with adjustable translucency. - **Peripheral Devices:** Room for improvement in wireless keyboards with ergonomic designs and innovative features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystalline Tech Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-clear-series.md) - [Nostalgic Desktop Computer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-computer-concept.md) - [Transparency-Focused Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-book-1-concept.md) - [Transparent Crystalline Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-project-crystal.md) - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md) - [Transparent 4K Computer Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-instruments-phantom.md) - [90s-Era Computer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-g3.md) - [Ultra-Slender All-in-One Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-imac-m3.md) - [Projection-Style Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-go.md)