Tom Foulsham is an English designer who has created this odd one-off lamp called 'Big Bird.' 'Big Bird' is a lamp that somehow manages to stay balanced despite its considerable length, and the fact that its base is a tiny metal sliver.
I wouldn't exactly kill to have 'Big Bird' as my own personal reading lamp, but it is still a cool and quirky design nonetheless. Check out Tom Foulsham's odd illuminator in the gallery and be sure to click below to see more odd and awesome lamps from the Trend Hunter archives.
Precariously Perched Illuminators
Tom Foulsham's 'Big Bird' Performs a Bizarre Balancing Act
Trend Themes
1. Balancing Lamps - Designing lamps that are able to balance despite unconventional shapes and materials.
2. Quirky Lighting Designs - Creating unique and unconventional lighting designs that stand out and grab attention.
3. Innovative Lamp Bases - Exploring alternative materials and shapes for lamp bases to create visually interesting and stable designs.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unusual and eye-catching lamps in their projects to create focal points and enhance aesthetics.
2. Product Design - Designers can capitalize on the trend of balancing lamps by developing innovative and functional lighting solutions that defy traditional design conventions.
3. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors can draw inspiration from quirky lighting designs to push the boundaries of their craft and create unique and captivating pieces.