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Alienesque Neuron Illuminators

Create Drama and Mystery with the Synapse Pendant Lamp

— June 9, 2013 — Art & Design
Dangling from the ceiling like a jewel from a necklace, the Synapse pendant lamp from Apparatus is, as the product page states, "inspired by the mechanics of neural synapses."

Like an alien pod that floats through the air sending transmissions to the mother ship in outer space, the globular design is composed of two glass hemispheres that stand a few inches apart, revealing a beautiful glow emanating from within. A brass orb seems to hover within the center of the design as six bulbs cluster on either side to release a brilliant light.

Like nothing from this planet, the Synapse pendant lamp is an incredible work of artistic inspiration that will create an air of intrigue and fascination in any room.
Trend Themes
1. Neuro-inspired Lighting - Opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the field of lighting by creating designs inspired by the mechanics of neural synapses.
2. Globular Pendant Lamps - Opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the furniture and home decor industry by designing pendant lamps with a unique globular shape.
3. Alien-inspired Design - Opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the field of product design by incorporating alien-inspired aesthetics into various consumer products.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - Opportunity for the lighting industry to explore and create neuro-inspired lighting solutions, like the Synapse pendant lamp, to offer unique and captivating designs to consumers.
2. Furniture and Home Decor - Opportunity for the furniture and home decor industry to introduce globular pendant lamps, such as the Synapse, to offer customers distinctive and visually striking lighting options.
3. Product Design - Opportunity for the product design industry to incorporate alien-inspired aesthetics, like the Synapse pendant lamp, into the design of various consumer products to attract customers looking for unique and futuristic designs.
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