# Immersive Waterfall Installations This Unique Exhibit is Designed for Visitor Interaction By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visitor-interaction References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/09/how-a-museums-45-foot-virtual-waterfall-can-inspire-sustainability.html) & [nysci.org](http://nysci.org/connected-worlds/) 'Connected Worlds' is a new [museum exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phenomena) that is designed to encourage visitor interaction. For many children, museums provide a passive learning experience. This immersive waterfall installation is designed specifically for those who learn best by doing rather than seeing. Connected Worlds was developed by 'Design I/O' as a means of encouraging visitor interaction at the New York Hall of Science. The installation consists of six different ecosystems, which are spread out along the museum walls. Each ecosystem is connected by an [interactive floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) and a virtual waterfall that towers above. The waterfall gives children an opportunity to learn about the plants and animals in each ecosystem through a series of interactive activities. The goal of the exhibit is to encourage children to take an interest in science and environmentalism. The immersive waterfall installation is designed to interest adults as well by providing information about sustainability and the importance of preserving our ecosystems. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Museum Installations:** Museums are moving towards interactive exhibits that provide an immersive learning experience for visitors, especially children. - **Virtual Interactive Activities:** Virtual interactive activities are becoming an increasingly popular way to engage visitors and teach them about science and conservation. - **Eco-focused Learning:** There is a growing trend towards eco-focused learning exhibits and activities that encourage visitors to take an interest in sustainability and environmentalism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Museums and Exhibitions:** Museums and exhibition halls can benefit from incorporating interactive installations and digital experiences to attract visitors and provide an engaging learning experience. - **Education and Edtech:** Education systems and EdTech companies can explore the use of virtual interactive activities to make learning more engaging and immersive, especially for subjects that require hands-on experience. - **Conservation and Sustainability:** Conservation and sustainability organizations can leverage the trend towards eco-focused learning exhibits and activities to educate the public and raise awareness about important environmental issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Immersive Digital Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-1.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Experimental Immersive Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-immersion.md) - [Immersive Art-Technology Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wndr-museum-boston.md)