It would be such a fresh change to swap your broad iconic lampshade for one of these Bulb Torches. They certainly would not provide the same sort of light diffusion as cloth-covered cylinders do, but the effects would dull the intensity of the light source and introduce a bit of visual intrigue.
Saehee Her's project explores the way that ordinary objects can be turned into extraordinary ones. Here we have a collection of regular lightbulbs that take the conventional forms. They're best left completely uncloaked upon the stands of floor lamps and table lamps and even suspended as pendant lamps. The Bulb Torches feature different materials that cover their surfaces, including bound red string, soft white felt and a plastic vacuum-fit filter that's black with translucent trees.
Lightbulb-Bound Lampshades
The Bulb Torch Applies Illumination Filters Directly to the Source
Trend Themes
1. Light-filtering Lampshades - There is an opportunity for designers to create more innovative lampshade designs that filter light in unique and aesthetically pleasing ways using materials like string, felt, and plastic filters.
2. Sustainable Lighting - These Bulb Torches provide an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to consider sustainability in lighting design by utilizing unconventional materials and reducing waste.
3. Minimalist Lighting Design - The lack of a traditional lampshade allows for a minimalistic and stripped-down lighting design that can appeal to those who value simplicity and practicality in their home decor.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - Lighting designers can take inspiration from the non-traditional materials used in the Bulb Torch and create new and innovative designs that incorporate sustainable materials and minimalist design principles.
2. Home Decor - Manufacturers of home decor products can consider incorporating minimalist lighting designs, like the Bulb Torch, into their product lines to appeal to the growing market of consumers who value simplicity and sustainability.
3. Sustainable Materials - The Bulb Torch is an example of how unconventional and sustainable materials can be used in lighting design. There is an opportunity for manufacturers and designers in the sustainable materials industry to collaborate with those in the lighting industry to create more eco-friendly lighting solutions.