Part of a project called ‘substitutes,’ the Document Light uses paper documents which include receipts, diary pages and memos to create a lampshade. The lamp is used as a filing system, which inevitably reinterprets the idea of storage and filing space.
Instead of letting your paper files pile up in a desk drawer and forgetting about them, why not attach it to the most visible place and make some use out of your lamp?
Implications - Consumers are seeking out items that feature a greener aesthetic. Products that promote a greener lifestyle appeal to shoppers who want to protect the planet.
Recycled Paper Lamps
Gaby Crohn's Document Light is Made of Old Receipts & Diaries
Trend Themes
1. Green Aesthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing products that prioritize sustainability and appeal to consumers seeking a greener lifestyle.
2. Upcycled Materials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing discarded materials, such as paper documents, to create unique and environmentally-friendly products.
3. Functional Storage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating functional storage solutions into everyday objects, such as lamps, to maximize space and reduce clutter.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishings - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and functional lighting options that enhance the aesthetic appeal and storage capabilities of homes.
2. Eco-friendly Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a market for upcycled and environmentally-friendly products that meet consumers' desire for greener lifestyles.
3. Office Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesigning office supplies to incorporate functional storage features, like the use of old documents for lampshades, to optimize space and organization in workspaces.