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Puzzling Lamp Fixtures

The Ess Lite Has a Modular Frame That Offers Limitless Configurations

— February 2, 2017 — Art & Design
The Ess Lite, a lamp created by Canadian industrial designer Whitney Robinson, makes use of clever, puzzle-like pieces for its frame. With four different pieces that can support the rectangular prism of the lamp itself, the Ess Lite can be placed in virtually any configuration depending on the user's taste.

The Ess Lite has both practical and theoretical benefits. In terms of pragmatic function, the lamp fixture offers so many different formations that any time a user might get bored with one set up, they can swap it out for a brand new one.

Theoretically speaking, the Ess Lite dramatically increases the interactivity between user and object. Most lamps' interactivity tops out at the on/off switch, but the Ess Lite demands creativity from its user.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Design - The trend of modular design allows for limitless configurations and customization, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries.
2. User Interactivity - The trend towards increased user interactivity with objects creates opportunities for disruptive innovation and enhanced user experiences in various industries.
3. Creative Lighting - The trend of creative lighting fixtures, like the Ess Lite, offers innovative opportunities to design unique and customizable lighting solutions in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The modular design trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design industry, through customizable and versatile lighting fixtures.
2. Product Design - The trend of increased user interactivity creates disruptive innovation opportunities in product design, as it encourages creativity and personalization.
3. Home Decor - The trend of creative lighting solutions opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry, allowing for unique and customizable lighting fixtures.
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