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100 Luminous LED Inventions

From LED Pentagram Cushions to LED Light-Up Apparel

— November 12, 2012 — Art & Design
Versatile and energy efficient, LED inventions are brilliantly exciting.

These flexible lights are a great replacement for normal bulbs, giving lamps an extra boost of color and glow without using up as much electricity. What LED lights are even better for is infusing light into objects and artworks, giving them a more dynamic and ethereal quality. The options are virtually endless, as LED has been incorporated into creations such as giant outdoor chandeliers, playful sensory furnishings and technicolor pixelated mirrors. These nifty illuminators are perfect for use in anything from clothing, decor and installations as they come in various hues and can last up to 25 times longer than normal incandescent bulbs.

The wide variety of uses for these lights is what makes LED inventions so stimulating.
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Battery-Based Paint
Battery-Based Paint
Rice University Researchers Transform Surfaces Into Lithium-Ion Batteries
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Towering LED Election Results
Towering LED Election Results
The Empire State Building Displayed Votes in a Red and Blue Show
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97
Super Bendable Batteries
Super Bendable Batteries
Scientists Create a Flexible Battery That May Revolutionize Gadgets
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Swirly Twirly Lighting Solutions
Swirly Twirly Lighting Solutions
The Nite Ize WrapLit Twists and Bends to Illuminate Dark Spaces
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Leeching Eco Streetlamps
Leeching Eco Streetlamps
The Parasite Urban Lamp Bypasser Upgrades Existing City Infrastructure
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94
Musical Electronic Fireplaces
Musical Electronic Fireplaces
The Firewood Desktop Fireplace Lets You Camp In Your Own
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93
Remote Controlled Lightbulbs
Remote Controlled Lightbulbs
The GreenWave Connected Lighting Solution Customizes Brightness
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92
Sky Changing Light Shows
Sky Changing Light Shows
James Turrell 'Twilight Epiphany' Complements the Sun's Patterns
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91
Ominous Spacecraft Installations
Ominous Spacecraft Installations
UFO by Ross Lovegrove Creates Modernistic Alien-Like Visuals
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90
Sweet Vendor Dancevertising
Sweet Vendor Dancevertising
The 'Cotton Candy Dancing Pro' Video is Addicting and Unusual
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89
Infinity Mirrors
Infinity Mirrors
Brighten Up Your Stale Morning Routine in More Ways Than One
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88
Furniture-HD System Hybrids
Furniture-HD System Hybrids
The IKEA UPPLEVA Solves Fits Home Entertainment in Your Living Room
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87
Airplane Window Illumination
Airplane Window Illumination
The F-Light Will Make You Feel Like You're About to Take Flight
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86
Headlight Watch Faces
Headlight Watch Faces
The QUAD Watch is Inspired by the Porsche Panamera's Headlamps
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85
BoP Energy Solutions
BoP Energy Solutions
ONergy Works in Rural India Toward Sustainability and Equity
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84
Billowing Bubble Lights
Billowing Bubble Lights
The 'Surface Tension Lamp' by Front is Inventive
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Illuminating LED Surfboards
Illuminating LED Surfboards
The Pukas Surfboard Fuses Technology and Athelticism
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82
Maintenance-Free Streetlights
Maintenance-Free Streetlights
The EcoLight Lamppost is an Efficient and Independent Fixture
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81
Emotion-Displaying Helmets
Emotion-Displaying Helmets
The MindRider by Arlene Ducao Informs the Wearer's Stress Levels
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80
Animated Speech Teachers
Animated Speech Teachers
The Guardpix Language Habits Device Fine-Tunes Children's Vocabularies
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79
Smoker-Inspired Lanterns
Smoker-Inspired Lanterns
The Flip Torch Flashlight Conquers the Dark and Keeps Your Dignity Intact
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Easy-On LED Timepieces
Easy-On LED Timepieces
The Ritmo Mundo Reflex is Slap Band-Inspired
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77
Colorful Celebratory Illuminations
Colorful Celebratory Illuminations
This Torino Lighting Installation is for Italy's 150 Birthday
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76
Fully Illuminating Fixtures
Fully Illuminating Fixtures
The Bulb-Less LightDrive Table Lamp Radiates From its Very Form
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75
Plastic Marine Animal Playthings
Plastic Marine Animal Playthings
The LED Jellyfish Mood Lamp Will Put a Spell on You
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74
Arboreal LED Lights
Arboreal LED Lights
The Wooden Light Bulb is a Functional Piece of Eco Art
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73
LED Concert Wristbands
LED Concert Wristbands
Xylobands Let the Audience Become a Part of the Performance
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72
Digital Interactive Roads
Digital Interactive Roads
Audi 'Urban Future' Exhibit at Design Miami Shows What Streets Could Be
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Radiant Rippled Light Fixtures
Radiant Rippled Light Fixtures
The Yellow Punched Metal Pendant Light from World Market is Bold
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70
Technicolor Mood Lighting
Technicolor Mood Lighting
Smarten Up Your House with the LIFX Light Bulb
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69
Designer Bug Zappers
Designer Bug Zappers
The INADAYS InaTrap Electronic Insect Killer Will Rid You of Pests
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68
Sassy Couture Holiday Firs
Sassy Couture Holiday Firs
The Fashionista Christmas Tree is For all the Chic Holiday Lovers
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67
Lunar Rainbow Cushions
Lunar Rainbow Cushions
The Light Up Moonlight Pillow is a Nightlight-Teddybear Hybrid
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LED-Illuminated Seesaws
LED-Illuminated Seesaws
'A Tilt of Light' by ENESS is an Art Installation That Encourages Play
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Many-Shaded Chandeliers
Many-Shaded Chandeliers
The Miracolo Chandelier Combines Classic and Contemporary Elements
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64
Arboreal Desktop Lights
Arboreal Desktop Lights
The Tree of Life Lamp is Earthy and Simplistic
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63
Illuminating Instrument Designs
Illuminating Instrument Designs
NeckFX by Colour Cartel Creates a Colorful LED Guitar
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Crab Grass Work Lights
Crab Grass Work Lights
The Fresh LED Desk Lamp is a Natural and Playful Illuminator
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Intuitive LED Light Boxes
Intuitive LED Light Boxes
The L8 Smartlight Informs You of What’s Happening in Your Surround
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60
Rosary-Like Lighting
Rosary-Like Lighting
The Earl Pendant Lamp by Llot Llov is Devoutly Romantic
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59
Grass-Growing Fixtures
Grass-Growing Fixtures
The Green Light by Nien-An Lin Brings Life to Glossy Modern Gadgets
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Modular Traffic Lights
Modular Traffic Lights
The Sólo Signals Can be Disassembled to Serve Various Purposes
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Turn Signal Mittens
Turn Signal Mittens
The Early Winter Night Biking Gloves Keep Bikers Safe
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56
LED Garden Installations
LED Garden Installations
Cooper Lighting Brightens the Night
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Timber LED Emergency Lighting
Timber LED Emergency Lighting
The Areware Wood Flashlight is Both Lovely and Luminous
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54
Storyline Shadow Canvases
Storyline Shadow Canvases
Daniel Zeller Creates Beautiful Limbo-Inspired Art with LED Lights
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Light-Beaming Daggers
Light-Beaming Daggers
The SOG Bladelight Knife is Handy in the Darkest Places
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LED Pentagram Cushions
LED Pentagram Cushions
The Light Up Star Pillow by Amico is Glow-in-the-Dark and Charming
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Whimsical Inflated Lighting
Whimsical Inflated Lighting
The Balloon Lamp by Kouichi Okamoto is Playfully Illuminating
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50
Tiny Adhesive Flashlights
Tiny Adhesive Flashlights
The Thumb-Lite is Small Yet Super Bright
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Cute Illuminating Bookends
Cute Illuminating Bookends
The Good Night and Good Luck Table Lamp Enligthens Avid Readers
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48
Top Floor Raver Lounges
Top Floor Raver Lounges
The HWKN MINI Rooftop Hosts Sky-High Light Shows
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Deceiving Water-Filled Lights
Deceiving Water-Filled Lights
The Liquid Light Uses a Tea Candle and a Lens to Illuminate a Room
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Rad Rave-Worthy Sunglasses
Rad Rave-Worthy Sunglasses
The Macetech ‘LED Matrix Shades’ Light up the Party
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Gigantic Glowing Spherical Lanterns
Gigantic Glowing Spherical Lanterns
Golden Moon is a Centerpiece for the Festival in Hong Kong
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Hybrid Fire Safety Gear
Hybrid Fire Safety Gear
TaG Smoke Detector/Mask Alerts and Protects You from Flames
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Ghostly Luminescent Bottles
Ghostly Luminescent Bottles
These Spooky Ghost Lamps are Made from Wine Bottles and String Lights
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Battery-Powered Aquatic Pets
Battery-Powered Aquatic Pets
The Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl is Ideal for Inattentive Pet Lovers
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Blooming Bouquet Lamps
Blooming Bouquet Lamps
Floral Arrangements Glow with the Chinese Lantern LED Lights
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Eye-Controlled Lights
Eye-Controlled Lights
The Michal Kohút 0, 1 Installation is Illuminating
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LED Love Statements
LED Love Statements
Lee Jung's Lit Text Installations are Heartbreakingly Gorgeous
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Technicolor Pixelated Mirrors
Technicolor Pixelated Mirrors
Ivan Toth Depeña Finds New Way for Audiences to Dsicover Themse
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Treasure-Filled Lighting
Treasure-Filled Lighting
Kristine Five Melvaer's Light Jars Create a Bond Between Object and Man
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Illuminated Stencil Paintings
Illuminated Stencil Paintings
TigTab Creates Breathtaking Glow-in-the-Dark Art
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Comic Book Desk Lights
Comic Book Desk Lights
The LEGO Arc Reactor is a True Iron Man Fan's Ideal Marvel Sculpture
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Color-Coded LED Chronographs
Color-Coded LED Chronographs
The Casseopeia Watch Has a Space-Age System of Displaying the Time
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Rave-Ready Neon Toys
Rave-Ready Neon Toys
The Rechargeable Double Rainbow LED Hula Hoop Twinkles at Night
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Projected LED Bike Lanes
Projected LED Bike Lanes
The XFire Bike Safety Light Creates a Glowing Boundary
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Dreamy Light Canopies
Dreamy Light Canopies
The Molo Design 'Cloud Softlight' are Magical
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Colorful Cave-Inspired Clubs
Colorful Cave-Inspired Clubs
The 'E Pra Poncha Bar' by Antonio Fernandez is Trippy
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Captivating Luminous Cathedrals
Captivating Luminous Cathedrals
The Luminarie De Cagna is Blindingly Beautiful
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Mousey LED Illuminators
Mousey LED Illuminators
The Mickey Mouse Bulb Brings the House of Mouse to the Hardware Store
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Futuristic LED Butteries
Futuristic LED Butteries
The Wine Cellar by Jamie Beckwith Masterfully Mixes Old and New
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Avant-Garde Glowing Hats
Avant-Garde Glowing Hats
LED Hats by Moritz Waldemeyer for Philip Treacy Shine with Modernism
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LED Light-up Apparel
LED Light-up Apparel
Glowing Gowns, Florescent Runways & Sarah Nazim
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Mini Tree Lighting
Mini Tree Lighting
Bonsai by Moredesign is Inspired by a Traditional Japanese Art Form
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Celestial Beanbag Seats
Celestial Beanbag Seats
Belit Bag by Aakanksha Rajhans Twinkles as You Nestle into it
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Bottled Light Fixtures
Bottled Light Fixtures
The Luce Liquida Lamps are Intimate and Romantic
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Giant Outdoor Chandeliers
Giant Outdoor Chandeliers
The Opera Australia Chandelier by Brian Thompson is Spectacular
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Beaming Bike Wheels
Beaming Bike Wheels
The Cycle Halo by Ushki Design is a Hybrid Piece from a Hybrid Bicycle
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Beer Bottle Chandeliers
Beer Bottle Chandeliers
The Michael Goodman Creation is Perfect for Any Games Room
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Circular Suspended Seating
Circular Suspended Seating
The Rousseau Bubble Chairs are LED-Illuminated Orbs
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Electric Knuckle Guards
Electric Knuckle Guards
The Blast Knuckles Stun Gun Will Win Any Fight
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Futuristic Fungi Lighting
Futuristic Fungi Lighting
The Mushroom LED Lamp Has a Built-In Speaker
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Illuminating App-Controlled Decals
Illuminating App-Controlled Decals
Wallbrights Provide Customizable Illumination and Decoration
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Glowing Geodesic Lights
Glowing Geodesic Lights
The Witch Moth Lamp is a Sharp Tectonic Fixture for Futuristic Interiors
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Pliant Loopy Illuminators
Pliant Loopy Illuminators
The Motion Lamp Makes Lighting a Room a More Interactive Experience
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Fluffy Circular Lighting
Fluffy Circular Lighting
The Anemone Collection by Olivia d’Aboville Resembles the Aquatic F
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Interactive Pixel Installations
Interactive Pixel Installations
'IRIS' by HYBE Studio Imitates the Movement of Visitors
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Sci-Fi-Inspired Gowns
Sci-Fi-Inspired Gowns
The 'Tron Prom Dress' is Great for the Geeky-Chic Look
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LED Safety Straps
LED Safety Straps
The Halo Belt Provides Fashionable Visibility in the Dark
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Rechargeable Handlebar Lights
Rechargeable Handlebar Lights
The 'Glo-Bars' are a Sustainable Bicycle Safety Precaution
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Snow Shelter Resorts
Snow Shelter Resorts
The POD Hotel by Robust Outdoor Brands is Comfy and Compact
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Secret Agent-Inspired Watches
Secret Agent-Inspired Watches
These Timepieces Use Linear LED Lights Instead of Rotating Hands
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Playful Sensory Furnishings
Playful Sensory Furnishings
NunoErin Interactive Light Products Line is a Bright Idea
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Self-Washing Fish Tanks
Self-Washing Fish Tanks
NoClean Aquariums Ensures Hassle-Free Care of Your Pets
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Raw Lumber Lamps
Raw Lumber Lamps
The Plank Light by Northern Lighting is Both Rugged and Refined
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2
Dripping Ceiling Lamps
Dripping Ceiling Lamps
The Light Shower Chandelier by Bruce Munro is Romantic and Artistic
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DIY LED Party Balloons
DIY LED Party Balloons
Sharon Vaknin Shows How to Light up Any Occasion
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