Target the 'Bang! Lamp' and Shoot to Operate
Matt Ho — October 6, 2011 — Art & Design
References: 25togo & incrediblethings
If you ever needed an excuse to sleep with a gun under your pillow, the Bang! Lamp might just be what you're looking for -- just don't look for it to be protective in any way.
Japanese design company 'bitplay' designed the Bang! Lamp which operates a little differently from the average light. Instead of having turning it on and off with the flick of the switch, they've decided to use a gun instead. Point the shooter at the lamp, shoot and it'll turn on. To turn it off, do the same thing, only this time the head of the light will actually tilt sideways to make it look as if you really did mess it up. Who would've thought a shoot 'em up attitude would ever make it into furniture design?
Japanese design company 'bitplay' designed the Bang! Lamp which operates a little differently from the average light. Instead of having turning it on and off with the flick of the switch, they've decided to use a gun instead. Point the shooter at the lamp, shoot and it'll turn on. To turn it off, do the same thing, only this time the head of the light will actually tilt sideways to make it look as if you really did mess it up. Who would've thought a shoot 'em up attitude would ever make it into furniture design?
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Lighting - The trend of incorporating interactive elements into lighting fixtures opens up opportunities for innovative and immersive user experiences.
2. Gaming-inspired Design - Designs that incorporate gaming-inspired elements, like the Bang! Lamp's gun interaction, provide a unique and playful aesthetic in various industries.
3. Novelty Home Decor - The rise in popularity of novelty home decor items, such as the Bang! Lamp, highlights a consumer demand for quirky and attention-grabbing products.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior design industry can leverage interactive lighting trends to create immersive and customizable lighting experiences for homes and commercial spaces.
2. Gaming and Entertainment - Gaming and entertainment industries can explore gaming-inspired design elements like the Bang! Lamp to add an element of fun and interactivity to their products and experiences.
3. Gift and Home Goods - The novelty home decor trend opens up opportunities for the gift and home goods industry to create unique and memorable products that cater to specific consumer interests.
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