What's not to love about optical illusions, right? They're creative, colourful and almost somehow manage to bend your mind. While we're all for rotating horses and upside-down Elon Musks (to name a couple), there's nothing quite like those static illusions that trick the mind.
Today's brain-frazzling find is a classic optical illusion design that somehow manages to move, despite being a totally still image. As you scroll past this vibrant design, it becomes wavy – and it's utterly hypnotic. If you're loving this illusion and fancy diving into some other brilliant designs, then make sure you check out our roundup of the best optical illusions.
Scroll past or shake your head to see the illusion move (Image credit: Akiyoshi Kitaoka)
Famous optical illusion designer Akiyoshi Kitaoka is the brains behind this trippy brain-bamboozler, which has aptly been named Primrose's Field. The illusion can be triggered in a number of ways depending on how your mind/eyes work. Some may see it while scrolling past, flicking your eyes quickly over it, shaking your head, or even moving your mouse quickly over the illusion.
How can this still image keep moving? (Image credit: Akiyoshi Kitaoka)
We're excited to see what illusion Kitaoka might come up with next. But if you'd like to jump the gun and create your own mind-boggling design, then why not download Photoshop and get creative? Or if you'd like to indulge yourself in some more designs, then check out our roundup of the best Trompe L'oeil illusions.
Amelia is Creative Bloq’s Staff Writer. After completing a degree in Popular Music and a Master’s in Song Writing, Amelia began designing posters, logos, album covers and websites for musicians. She now enjoys covering a range of topics on Creative Bloq, including posters, optical illusions, logos (she's a particular fan of logo Easter eggs), gaming and illustration. In her free time, she relishes in the likes of art (especially the Pre-Raphaelites), photography and literature. Amelia prides herself on her unorthodox creative methods, her Animal Crossing island and her extensive music library.
