Morbid Lighting

Ji-youn Kim's Hangman Light is Depressing

I like the casual black humor, but this is ridiculous: Ji-youn Kim's Hangman Light looks like a voodoo doll with a light bulb head that is suspended from the ceiling and comes in three colors: white, light brown and black.

I don’t know any sane man that would put Ji-youn Kim's Hangman Light in his home, but i guess it has a certain appeal to your everyday serial killer. Anyway, if you want to see this design in stores, just hang in there and you might get lucky.

Morbid Home Decor
Opportunity for manufacturers to create unconventional home decor pieces that appeal to those with a taste for dark humor.
Controversial Lighting
Opportunity to push the boundaries of traditional lighting design and create provocative pieces that generate buzz and interest.
Dark Aesthetics
Opportunity for designers to explore the appeal of dark and unsettling aesthetics in various design fields.

Who This Affects Most

Interior Design
Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate edgy and unconventional decor pieces into their projects to add a unique touch.
Lighting Design
Opportunity for lighting designers to experiment with unconventional designs and create lighting fixtures that spark conversation and intrigue.
Art and Sculpture
Opportunity for artists and sculptors to explore dark and macabre themes to create thought-provoking pieces that challenge traditional art forms.
SCORE
1.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 14%
Activity 30%
Freshness 8%

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