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Spiky Light Globes

The Dahom CFL Candle Looks More Like an Ice Cream than a Source of Illumination

— May 14, 2013 — Art & Design
Consumers are used to lightbulbs looking rather run-of-the-mill, but get a load of these kooky Dahom CFL Candle Lamps. They don't embody the familiar bulb shape that most would recognize, nor do they reveal the helical coil that has come to replace the incandescent lightbulb.

Actually, these Dahom Fujian creations do make use of that spiraling fluorescent technology in a compact and energy-saving design. The pointy appearance of the fixtures comes from a covering skin of silicon material that diffuses the intense illumination and emulates the appearance of a licking candle flame. The Dahom CFL Candle Lamps would look particularly fitting if installed within a contemporary chandelier, radiating warm yellow light like more traditional tapers.
Trend Themes
1. Silicon-covered Lights - Opportunity for innovation around developing eco-friendly and visually creative lighting solutions using silicone material as diffusers and covers.
2. Non-traditional Lighting - Opportunity for innovation to disrupt the lighting industry by creating non-traditional and eye-catching light sources beyond the typical shape of bulbs.
3. Energy-saving Lighting - Opportunity for innovation to continue creating compact and energy-efficient lighting solutions that still provide adequate illumination while employing newer technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - The lighting industry could adopt more eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and visually creative lighting solutions that stray from the norms of traditional bulb shapes.
2. Home Decor - Innovative lighting solutions like Dahom CFL Candle Lamps that double as visually interesting decor pieces could be a growth opportunity for the home decor industry.
3. Event Planning - The appearance of the Dahom CFL Candle Lamps, which emulate candle flames, could create options for unique lighting solutions in event planning settings.
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