# Conceptual Wi-Fi Photography Nickolay Lamm Depicts Wi-Fi Channels and Signals in Colorful Waves By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-07-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-channel References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/wifi-signals-art-visualizations.html) & [nickolaylamm](http://nickolaylamm.com) What would it look like if Wi-Fi channels and signals were visible to human eyes? Artist Nickolay Lamm uses a lot of color to further explore this concept. In this series, he depicts what freeze frames of this technology would look like in space. Wi-Fi channels make up Wi-Fi signals that are transmitted in waves. Similar to other [invisible waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow), these signals move at a specific speed and have different sizes. However, Wi-Fi signal waves travel in such a way that they are uninterrupted by other signals. Lamm's work visualizes the varying ways these waves might travel. To do this, he uses the [colors of the rainbow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) and different kinds of patterns -- broad arcs, tight zigzags, rippling pulses and even straight lines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Visible Wi-fi Signals:** Opportunity to develop technology that makes Wi-Fi signals visible to human eyes, allowing for better understanding and management of Wi-Fi networks. - **Colorful Wave Visualization:** Opportunity to create visual representations of Wi-Fi waves using colors and patterns, enabling easier interpretation and analysis of Wi-Fi signal behavior. - **Exploring Signal Travel Patterns:** Opportunity to study and visualize the various ways in which Wi-Fi signals travel, leading to potential improvements in signal strength and coverage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop Wi-Fi technologies that improve signal transparency and management for telecommunications companies. - **Network Infrastructure:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating visual tools and software that enhance the monitoring and optimization of Wi-Fi networks in various industries. - **Data Visualization:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of data visualization, specifically focused on representing and interpreting Wi-Fi signals and network behavior. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smokestack Factory-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-1.md) - [Interchangeable Cover Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-wifi-router.md) - [Sculptural Wifi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-x3-pro-wifi.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Sky-Based Visual Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash.md) - [Retro Colorful Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequency-collection.md) - [Visual Sound-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequency-20.md)