# Rainbow-Colored Storm Pipes Urfun Lab Pretties Up the Streets of India By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urfun-lab References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12261/urfun-lab-surat-storm-water-pipes.html) Although I already think of India as saturated in colors with its silks and fabrics, Urfun Lab has decided to take this concept up a notch. Considering that the country is currently going through a massive modern transformation, this may be a good thing. With a lot of waste and structures lying around, Urfun Lab has decided to paint roadside storm pipes with vibrant colors for a more aesthetically pleasing sight. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12261/urfun-lab-surat-storm-water-pipes.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vibrant Street Infrastructure:** Opportunity for companies to provide creative and visually appealing street design solutions. - **Upcycling of Waste Materials:** Opportunity for companies to leverage waste materials and create innovative products. - **Inclusive Urban Beautification:** Opportunity for creating beautification projects that involve the local community. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Design and Architecture:** Industry players can offer aesthetic and sustainable solutions for cities and streets. - **Waste Management and Recycling:** Industry players can upcycle waste materials for creating unique products. - **Community Engagement and Outreach:** Industry players can partner with communities for beautification projects and civic engagement initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Sampling Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-refresh-window.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Colorful Molded PET Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-the-storm.md) - [Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pavilions.md) - [Organic Water Quality Testers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colores-del-rio.md) - [Inflatable Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorpipes.md) - [Funky Colorful Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-storage-units.md) - [Incredibly Colorful Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-office.md)