Designer Ryan Taylor recently designed the unique Hemisphere Pendant Planter for Object/Interface. This isn't the design studio's first step into crafting plantable light fixtures, as it introduced the Babylon Light two years ago. This time, Taylor takes that concept but delivers a new light piece in a new design and smaller structure.
The Hemisphere Pendant Planter has a dome sitting at six inches in diameter that holds the plant on top of the light so it grows out naturally in a cascading form down the sides of the light. Another option is a larger dome that has an opal glass diffused finish to emit a softer illumination. This option would hand from a brass colored stem, with a segregated brass element between the hemispheres. The Hemisphere Pendant Planter is currently available for pre-order on Object/Interface's website and will begin to ship in April this year.
Plantable Light Fixtures
Ryan Taylor Designs The Hemisphere Pendant Planter for Object/Interface
Trend Themes
1. Plantable Light Fixtures - There is a growing trend towards incorporating live plants into light fixtures creating a new category of hybrid products.
2. Small-scale Design - Designers are exploring the potential for compact, multi-functional design, with a particular focus on integrating greenery into small spaces.
3. Cascading Growth - As more designers experiment with plantable light fixtures, there is a trend towards emphasizing the natural growth patterns of the plants in the design of the fixtures themselves.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Plantable light fixtures offer a unique opportunity for interior designers to incorporate greenery in novel ways that add both functionality and beauty to their designs.
2. Home Decor - As consumers become more interested in integrating natural elements into their homes, home decor companies could begin developing plantable light fixtures to offer customers versatile, multi-functional products.
3. Sustainable Design - The combination of live plants and LED lighting makes plantable light fixtures an exciting innovation for the sustainable design industry, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional lighting options.