# Plugged-In Portraits Wired by Rich Lambe Examines Our Dependence on Technology By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2011-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-by-rich-lambe References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/WIRED/1083999) & [richlambe](http://www.richlambe.com/) Wired by Rich Lambe is an incisive look at our [close relationship with technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-internet) and how it's affecting our interactions with others. In each image, a figure appears with his or her head completely covered in a tangled helmet of wires. Even when two figures appear in the same shot, their conversation is clouded by [colorful Cat 5 cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem) -- a powerful and incisive message. [Analytical art projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery) like Wired by Rich Lambe will ring true to anyone who is or knows a technophile. As we grow ever more dependent on our precious smartphones, laptops, tablets and gadgets, it's only a matter of time before these designs negatively affect our ability to interact with each other in person. See the gallery above for more images of Wired by Rich Lambe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Analytical Art Projects:** Art projects that examine our relationship with technology provide opportunities for businesses to develop products or services that mitigate the negative effects of over-dependence on technology. - **Disruptive Device Dependency Solutions:** Developing solutions to counteract the detrimental effects of over-dependency on our devices through wearable technology and software can be a commercial opportunity. - **Wired Aesthetics:** The demand for wired aesthetics or technology-inspired designs can create opportunities for products such as fashion, interior designs, and accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of analytical art projects that examine our relationship with technology. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can capitalize on consumers' increasing dependence on devices by providing user-friendly solutions that address the negative effects of device dependency. - **Fashion and Interior Design:** The fashion and interior design industry can leverage the demand for wired aesthetics or technology-inspired designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Immersive House Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage.md) - [Human Connection-Themed Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Unexpected Artful Headphone Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1.md) - [Robotic Digital Surveillance Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accept-all.md)