# Anonymous Confession Screens The 'Waiting Wall' Reveals Emotional Confessions in a Bus Station By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waiting-wall References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/22/the-waiting-wall-confessions/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link) & [thewaitingwall](http://www.thewaitingwall.com/) The 'Waiting Wall' has been revealing some British residents' deepest emotional secrets. Those traveling through Brighton train station are able to witness [anonymous remarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothe1) made by thousands of contributors displayed on a large screen. The project is part of the [Brighton Digital Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-me-this-is-us), and brings a distinctly personal and [humanized element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer) to the celebration of digital technologies. The inspiration behind the Waiting Wall was to create a modern-day version of Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. The instalment is also a sobering reminder that everyone has problems that they are working through, and that nobody is alone. The Waiting Wall makes the mundane trip through the train station a little more eye-opening and somewhat uplifting for those reading these confessions. The messages vary from marriage troubles to deeply personal secrets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anonymous Confession Screens:** Facilitating anonymous confessions via digital screens could be implemented in other public places other than bus stations. - **Humanizing Technology:** Digital technologies can be humanized through the use of personal experiences such as anonymous confessions. - **Emotional Connections in Public Spaces:** Spaces that elicit emotional connections and interactions can create unique experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Bus stations and other transportation spaces could implement anonymous confession screens to enhance customer experience. - **Digital Marketing and Advertising:** Brands could capitalize on anonymous confession screens to transmit an emotional message and stir connection. - **Mental Health:** Anonymous confession screens could be used in mental health spaces, such as therapist waiting rooms, to increase openness and reduce societal stigmas around mental health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Architectural Wall Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall.md) - [Anxiety Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-anxious.md) - [Calming Audio Escapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activation-at-kings-cross.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Data-Driven Digital Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/data-driven-digital-experience.md) - [Ephemeral Love Letters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ephemeral-love-letters.md) - [Two-Person Seesaw Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-problem-halved.md)