# Psychedelic Playgrounds 'Fotos Carnavalescas Surrealistas' by Vanessa Bumbeers By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanessa-bumbeers References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Fotos-Carnavalescas-Surrealistas-Campestres/482938) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/vansbumbeers) There's no gloom that a psychedelic playground can't fix, and this Vanessa Bumbeers shoot titled 'Fotos Carnavalescas Surrealistas' is sure to hit the spot. Bumbeers has combined light painting techniques with HDR photography for a [surreal playground pictorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play). Vanessa Bumbeers' psychedelic playground shoot makes me wish all jungle gyms were equipped with LED lighting or wrapped in fiber optic strings--recess would have been so much more fun back in the day! **Implications** - Consumers on the contemporary market are attracted to items that feature an entertaining element. Products that contain a [whimsical aspect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) are appealing to those who want to forget their responsibilities. Companies trying to increase their appeal could focus on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **LED Lighting in Design:** Incorporating LED lighting into design elements, such as playgrounds, can create a whimsical and immersive experience for consumers. - **Surreal Photography:** The combination of light painting techniques and HDR photography presents an opportunity to create captivating visuals that transport consumers to fantastical worlds. - **Whimsical Product Design:** Creating products with a whimsical aspect can attract consumers who value entertaining and enjoyable experiences, offering disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Playground Equipment Manufacturing:** Incorporating LED lighting into playground equipment can revolutionize the industry by offering unique and interactive play experiences for children. - **Photography and Visual Arts:** Exploring the combination of light painting and HDR photography techniques opens up new avenues for photographers and artists to create surreal and captivating visuals. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** Designing and manufacturing products with a whimsical aspect can disrupt traditional markets by appealing to consumers seeking entertaining and enjoyable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Futuristic Glowing Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-1.md) - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md)