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Nordic-Inspired Air Coolers

The Lumiru Fan is Simple and Artistic

— August 8, 2012 — Art & Design
The Lumiru Fan is not a typical fan. Unlike its predecessors both ancient and contemporary, this air cooler focuses on a more artistic existence that nevertheless does not interfere with its true purpose. Inspired by the winters of Nordic countries, the Lumiru Fan has a soft billowing component that is as mesmerizing as it is pretty. When turned off, the fabric hiding the inner workings of the fan is neatly crumbled away. When turned on, it inflates beautifully, almost like a hot air balloon readying for takeoff.

Designed by Arttu-Matti Immonen, the Lumiru Fan is a simple concept using rather inexpensive materials. Yet the impact of its design is strong. Immonen writes, "Lumiru works in essence the same way as a ceiling fan by blowing air to the roof causing a calm wind throughout the space.”
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Air Coolers - The Lumiru Fan showcases the trend of air coolers that prioritize artistic design without compromising functionality.
2. Inspired by Nordic Winter - The Lumiru Fan taps into the trend of drawing inspiration from Nordic winters to create unique and mesmerizing air cooler designs.
3. Experiential Cooling - The Lumiru Fan represents the trend of air coolers that provide a captivating and immersive cooling experience through its inflating fabric design.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can leverage the trend of artistic air coolers to offer consumers functional yet aesthetically pleasing cooling solutions.
2. Appliance Manufacturing - Incorporating the inspiration of Nordic winters in the design, the appliance manufacturing industry can disrupt the air cooler market by introducing visually appealing and innovative cooling products like the Lumiru Fan.
3. Interior Design - With the rise of experiential cooling, the interior design industry can explore incorporating unique air cooler designs like the Lumiru Fan to create immersive and visually striking spaces for clients.
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