The in-ei Lampshade Collection by Issey Miyake is Sustainable and Stylish
Meghan Young — May 8, 2012 — Art & Design
References: isseymiyake & hypebeast
The in-ei Lampshade collection may be stunning to look at, but there is a more powerful reason why customers will want to get there hands them. An eco-friendly alternative to traditional lampshades, they have been constructed out of a fibrous fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles.
Created by Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake for Italian lighting firm Artemide, the in-ei Lampshade collection was recently presented at the 2012 Milan Design Week. Folded into beautiful geometric shapes, the combination of form, function and sustainability makes these lighting accessories must-haves for the home. The minimalist color palette allows people to fully appreciate the complex shapes the lampshades take on. 'In-ei' means 'shadow,' 'nuance' and 'shade' in Japanese.
Created by Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake for Italian lighting firm Artemide, the in-ei Lampshade collection was recently presented at the 2012 Milan Design Week. Folded into beautiful geometric shapes, the combination of form, function and sustainability makes these lighting accessories must-haves for the home. The minimalist color palette allows people to fully appreciate the complex shapes the lampshades take on. 'In-ei' means 'shadow,' 'nuance' and 'shade' in Japanese.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Lighting - The use of sustainable materials in lampshade design presents an opportunity for eco-friendly lighting solutions.
2. Recycled Fashion - The utilization of fibrous fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles offers a fashion-forward approach to sustainable design.
3. Minimalist Aesthetics - The minimalist color palette and geometric shapes of the lampshades tap into the trend of minimalist aesthetics in home decor.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - The lighting industry can explore sustainable and eco-friendly lampshade design to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious lighting solutions.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can incorporate eco-friendly materials, such as fibrous fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles, into their designs to cater to the environmentally conscious consumer.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the minimalist aesthetics and geometric lampshade designs to create visually appealing and sustainable lighting solutions for homes and other spaces.
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