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This Molting Lamp by Yide Yang Appears to Change Material Based on Angle

— April 20, 2013 — Art & Design
It must be pretty tough to be innovative when it comes to lamp designs, but when you create one that appears to change materials from different angles, you've created something special.

The 'Molting Lamp' or 'Alchemy Lamp' was designed by Yide Yang, who has a full portfolio online of interesting lamp designs, all of which appear to change materials. The effect was achieved by mixing and arranging aluminum and wood in a specific pattern. When the lamp is turned on, the light that passes through the rungs of the lamp shade also contribute to the optical illusion.

I totally want to load up my entire house with these awesome optical illusion designs from Yang, but this lamp in particular is not only sharp looking, but also creates beautiful ambient light through the bars as well.
Trend Themes
1. Optical Illusion Lighting - The Molting Lamp demonstrates the trend of optical illusion lighting, which creates a dynamic visual experience.
2. Material-shifting Design - Yide Yang's lamp design showcases the trend of material-shifting design, where objects appear to change materials based on the viewing angle.
3. Innovative Lamp Designs - Yide Yang's portfolio highlights the trend of innovative lamp designs that push the boundaries of traditional lighting aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The optical illusion lighting trend presents an opportunity for interior design professionals to create captivating and unique lighting installations.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can leverage the material-shifting design trend to create visually intriguing and customizable lighting fixtures.
3. Art Galleries - The rise of innovative lamp designs opens up new exhibition opportunities for art galleries to showcase unique lighting as functional art pieces.
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