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Grass-Growing Fixtures

The Green Light by Nien-An Lin Brings Life to Glossy Modern Gadgets

— September 8, 2012 — Art & Design
Perhaps you don't have the gift for keeping potted plants alive, but the Green Light by Nien-An Lin may continue to thrive so long as you carry on with your work. The extraordinary light fixture incorporates a roughly rectangular dish in its stand that is set up to encourage the growth of grass.

There are two sources of illumination built into the clever desk lamp, one of which is a brilliant set of LED lights designed for the optimal visibility of your books and documents. The second one is at the base of the angular arm and casts a focused beam of red light upon the miniature lawn beneath.

This novelty patch of sod can act as a lush surface for setting down your possessions. Alternatively, the Green Light by Nien-An Lin can be swapped for a fishbowl or a dry storage dish.
Trend Themes
1. Indoor Gardening Fixtures - The Green Light by Nien-An Lin demonstrates the potential for indoor gardening fixtures that integrate into modern design.
2. Hybrid Lighting Solutions - The Green Light by Nien-An Lin combines LED task lighting with red light for indoor plants to create a hybrid lighting solution that offers multiple functions in one product.
3. Functional Decor - The Green Light by Nien-An Lin highlights the consumer demand for decor that serves multiple purposes beyond aesthetics, including storage and usability.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior design firms can incorporate indoor gardening fixtures, such as the Green Light by Nien-An Lin, into their product lines to offer clients functional, stylish options for incorporating greenery into modern spaces.
2. Smart Home Technology - Smart home technology companies can develop hybrid lighting solutions, such as the Green Light by Nien-An Lin, that offer multiple functions and appeal to consumers' desire for smart, efficient technology that serves more than one purpose.
3. Office Supplies and Decor - Office supply and decor companies can take inspiration from the Green Light by Nien-An Lin to design products that serve multiple functions, such as office accessories that also incorporate indoor plants or lighting solutions.
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