Montreal gallery Commissaires is currently presenting designer Kwangho Lee's creative lighting projects which are knit from lengths of electrical cord.
Kwangho says his “biggest inspiration of this lighting is my mother's knitting hobbies during my childhood.â€
All the designs are made to order from a single wire varying from 10 to 300 meters long. The designs leave me with an overwhelming urge to detangle and roll back up into a neat ball!
Implications - While lighting may seem to represent a mundane product that many consumers already own, in reality placing creative touches on frequent consumer purchases like lighting is a smart way for companies to ensure their products are always needed.
Knitting with Electrical Cords
Kwangho Lee's Woven Lights
Trend Themes
1. Creative Lighting - Exploring unique and artistic approaches to lighting design using unconventional materials like electrical cords.
2. Personalized Ordering - Offering made-to-order lighting designs allows customers to customize their products and create a unique experience.
3. Nostalgic Inspiration - Drawing inspiration from childhood memories and hobbies to create innovative lighting designs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Incorporating creative lighting designs into home decor products and services.
2. Design and Manufacturing - Partnering with designers and manufacturers to create custom lighting designs using unconventional materials.
3. Craft and Hobby - Providing unique materials and resources for hobbyists and crafters to create innovative lighting projects.