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Fictional Fruit-Inspired Lighting

Maranga by Christophe Mathieu is Mouthwateringly Illuminating

— January 24, 2013 — Art & Design
The form of the Maranga by Christophe Mathieu, an industrial designer hailing from Hamburg, Germany, may be inspired by a fruit, but it is no fruit that any living person besides its creator would be familiar with. That is because it is fictional. The ideal fruit in his mind, the Maranga boasts a squished sphere shape with segments quite like an orange.

Created for Marset, the segments of the Maranga by Christophe Mathieu perfectly allow light to seep through, creating a soft and warm glow for living spaces. The shape itself is also inviting as it provides a comforting circle. The lamp is available in various versions including a pendant, ceiling, table and floor lamp. It also comes in different sizes.
Trend Themes
1. Fruit-inspired Lighting - Designers may find creative inspiration from fictional fruit forms like the Maranga lamp to create lighting fixtures with unique aesthetics based on organic shapes.
2. Segmented Lamp Shades - The use of segmented lamp shades, like those of the Maranga lamp, can create a soft and warm ambiance for living spaces while also providing interesting interplays of light and shadow.
3. Multifunctional Lighting Designs - Designers may consider creating lighting fixtures that come in different versions, such as ceiling, table, and floor lamps, to provide consumers with options for versatile home lighting solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Home decor companies can incorporate organic and novel shapes, like those of the Maranga lamp, to create unique lighting fixtures with artful designs.
2. Lighting Industry - The lighting industry can explore the use of segmented lamp shades, inspired by the Maranga lamp, to create innovative lighting solutions for various home and commercial settings.
3. Furniture Industry - Furniture designers and manufacturers can collaborate with lighting designers to create multifunctional lighting designs that complement their furniture designs and provide customers with comprehensive home decor solutions.
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