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Wire-Netted Lighting

The Basket-Lamp by Nendo is Inspired by Cooking Utensils

— June 30, 2014 — Art & Design
The Basket-Lamp by Nendo, a design studio based in Tokyo, Japan, is a light fixture that is modern and minimalist with a nice touch of intricacy people will appreciate for many reasons. Inspired by the wire netting 'kana-ami’ cooking utensils made by Kyoto artisans for yudofu, it boasts a flattened lampshade that could also be likened to a spider's web.

Created for Kanaami-Tsuji, the Basket-Lamp by Nendo "preserves the craft’s traditions and develops it for contemporary living and future generations," as written on the latter's website. When lit, the lampshape casts an artistic shadow that highlights the sculptural aspect of its design. Available in black and white, the Basket-Lamp by Nendo is powder coated for a matte finish in order to bring out the details more.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Lighting - Designing minimalist lighting fixtures that incorporate intricate details and unique shapes inspired by traditional objects offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the lighting industry.
2. Contemporary Crafts - Incorporating traditional crafting techniques into modern product design could bring about disruptive innovation opportunities for the home decor industry, particularly in creating conversation-starting decor pieces.
3. Artistic Shadows - Creating light fixtures that cast artistic shadows offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the lighting industry, particularly for those who value the emotional impact of lighting in interior design.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - The lighting industry has an opportunity to innovate by creating minimalist designs with intricate details and unique shapes that offer a more emotional experience for consumers.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can innovate by incorporating traditional crafting techniques into modern product design to create conversation-starting decor pieces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
3. Craftsmanship - Craftsmanship is still highly valued in contemporary product design and has the potential to create disruptive innovation opportunities for industries that merge traditional skills with modern technologies and styles.
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