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Hand-Knitted Lamp Shades

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Handmade Lamps are Made from Paper Yarn and LED Lights

— June 16, 2016 — Art & Design
Elizabeth Salonen of Mottoform, a Canadian design studio, created a series of handmade lamps. The resulting products are minimalist, unique and energy efficient -- making use of LED lights and few materials.

With the lamp shades knitted from white paper yarn, the Loop Lamps can take on a variety of different shapes and feature a lightweight design that makes them easily portable. Elizabeth Salonen is said to have been inspired by the idea of mixing the traditional art of knitting with technological aspects -- exploring the possibilities between them successfully. As each of the handmade lamps is made individually, they all differ from one another and can be customized for smaller, larger and more intricate pattern options. The paper yarn that surrounds the LED lights are enclosed in an acrylic case -- making sure that it isn't damaged during movement and allowing it to emit a soft glow throughout the room.

Photo Credits: designboom, designdirectory
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Lamps - The trend of creating unique, one-of-a-kind lamps through handmade craftsmanship and minimalistic design offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry.
2. LED Lighting - The increasing use of energy-efficient LED lights in handmade lamp designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities to create sustainable lighting solutions in the lighting industry.
3. Knitted Design - The trend of incorporating knitted designs in lamp shades provides disruptive innovation opportunities to combine traditional art techniques with modern technology in the home decor industry.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Industry - The handmade lamp trend and the utilization of LED lights offer disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique, energy-efficient lighting products.
2. Home Decor Industry - The incorporation of knitted lamp shades presents disruptive innovation opportunities to introduce innovative, customizable and decorative lighting solutions in the home decor industry.
3. Craftsmanship Industry - The trend of handmade lamps with knitted designs showcases disruptive innovation opportunities to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design, appealing to consumers looking for unique and personalized products.
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