There is no light fixture out there that has as much adorable personality as the ones making up the Craft System Lamps collection. Shaped like a bunch of mini robots, each of which could easily replace all of the minor characters starring in the Pixar film 'WALL-E,' the collection is like one big retro-futuristic family.
Designed by François Chambard of UM Project, a furniture design company based in Brooklyn, New York, the Craft System Lamps collection is comprised of 13 custom creations. No two are alike, just as it would be in a real family. Nevertheless, they do boast some similarities such as their tapered cube-like shapes and Corian bases. Each one took a couple of days to manufacture.
The Craft System Lamps collection was showcased during the 2012 New York Design Week.
Mini Robot Lighting
The Craft System Lamps Collection is like One Big Happy Family
Trend Themes
1. Robot-shaped Lighting - Opportunity to create unique and playful lighting designs inspired by robots.
2. Customizable Lighting Collections - Innovation in creating lighting designs that are completely unique and customized.
3. Retro-futuristic Design - Opportunity to bring back a vintage look with a modern twist, reminiscent of futuristic themes like that seen in WALL-E.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - This trend can disrupt the interior design industry by offering unique options for lighting fixtures.
2. Furniture Design - Customizable lighting collections can disrupt the furniture design industry by offering bespoke design options.
3. Toy Manufacturing - Opportunity to utilize similar designs to create unique toys for children (and adults) inspired by retro-futuristic robots.