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Artistic Illumination

Seeking pragmatic modes of expression, consumers turn to abstract lighting

Implications - While cultural decor and artistic imagery are suitable ways to express personal tastes, aesthetically based products can be hard to justify to budget-conscious consumers. Seeking methods of personal expression in a more practical manner, consumers are turning to abstract lighting options to combine artistic aesthetics with more pragmatic, and functional household goods. This speaks to a desire for products that go beyond mere exterior appeal.
Trend Themes
1. Pragmatic Expression - Consumers seek ways to express personal taste through practical means, leading to a rise in abstract lighting products that combine artistic aesthetic with functionality - an opportunity for designers to create products that offer both form and function.
2. Sustainable Design - Designers are creating lighting products using biodegradable materials such as post-consumer plastic bottles and mycelium, presenting an opportunity for the lighting industry to explore environmentally-friendly materials and production methods.
3. Focal Point Installations - Designers are pushing to create lighting fixtures that act as the focal point of a room, drawing in onlookers rather than just serving as a backdrop - an opportunity for lighting companies to create installations that create a unique atmosphere.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - The lighting industry can explore sustainable materials and production processes while also creating products that offer both functionality and artistic form.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate abstract lighting products, such as those made from woven yarn or inspired by nature, to enhance the aesthetic and functionality of a space.
3. Sustainability - The use of biodegradable and sustainable materials in lighting design presents opportunities for eco-conscious industries to create environmentally-friendly products.
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Featured Examples

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Intricately Weaved Lighting
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Light fixtures are as decorative as they are practical and the Sputnik Lamps strike a balance between the two beautifully. If it weren’t for the light bulb at its core, the designs could... MORE
Softly Petalled Lighting
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The Blom Table Lamp by Sander Bakker is a Bright Bloom
Inspired by nature, namely the blooms of flowers, the Blom Table Lamp is a beautiful light fixture that would brighten up any living space, and not because of its main purpose. Even when not lit,... MORE
Mushroom-Grown Lighting
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The Mush-Lume Table Lamp by Danielle Trofe Uses Biodegradable Materials
The Mush-Lume Table Lamp doesn’t just look like an edible fungus, it is made out of a variety of toadstools. A clever creation that is as stylish as is sustainable, the light fixture shows... MORE
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Alma by Roger Vancells Has a Passionate Inner Glow
Alma by Roger Vancells is a light fixture than might resemble a chocolate Hershey’s kiss at first glance, but it has a more sensual undertone than that. At least according to the designer. As... MORE
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Heathfield & Co Present Lights That Grab One's Attention
Heathfield & Co is a ready-to-order lighting store that’s aiming to make designs which make up the focal point of a room, instead of just a backdrop. The company’s latest designs... MORE
Diaphanous Tiered Lighting
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The Euler Lamp by Axo Light Looks Like a Jellyfish
The Euler Lamp is a sculptural ceiling light fixture that will bring to mind jellyfish and other ethereal creatures and creations. Hanging in diaphanous tiers, the Euler Lamp has such a strong... MORE
Bright Tabletop Spotlights
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The Little Appointment Lamp is Reminiscent of a Mini Celestial Event
The full name of this delightful object is the ‘Little Appointment with the Moon’ lamp. It is quite a mouthful to say, especially for such a small item; nevertheless, the little light... MORE
Tissue-Like Lighting
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The Misha Table Lamp by Taeg Nishimoto is Simplistically Sculptural
At first glance, a person might mistake the lampshade of the Misha Table Lamp for a discarded piece of tissue paper. Crumpled on top of the bulb, there may be a sculptural essence to the design, yet... MORE

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