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Bike Part Lighting

Matt Pisane's Handlebar Sconce is Super Sporty

— January 22, 2011 — Art & Design
Whether you're the sporty type with a particular affinity for biking or you simply appreciate unique home decor pieces, the Handlebar Sconce is just for you. Made using the handlebar of a road bicycle, it has been wired to work as an eccentric wall lighting fixture.

Designed by Matt Pisane, the Handlebar Sconce is easy to mount and is powered by simply being plugged into the wall. Although it wouldn't necessarily be categorized as a romantic type of lighting, the Handlebar Sconce does come with a dimmer to set the mood.
Trend Themes
1. Eccentric Lighting Fixtures - The trend of creating unique lighting fixtures using unconventional materials or repurposed objects presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry.
2. Sporty Home Decor - The trend of incorporating sporty elements into home decor opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the home design industry.
3. Plug-in Wall Lighting - The trend of plug-in wall lighting offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry, allowing for easy installation and flexibility in placement.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - The lighting industry can explore disruptive innovations by designing eccentric lighting fixtures and plug-in wall lighting options that cater to consumers' desire for unique and convenient lighting solutions.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating sporty elements into their designs, offering products that appeal to sports enthusiasts and those looking for unique and unconventional decor pieces.
3. Bicycles - The bicycle industry can explore disruptive innovations by repurposing bike parts and collaborating with designers to create unique products like the Handlebar Sconce that blend functionality with style and cater to a broader consumer base.
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