Dutch designer Twan Verdonck has designed a growing light fixture called the ‘Plamp.’ The ‘Plamp’ is essentially a plant that grows around an energy-saving lamp. One can grow it or trim it to dim or brighten the light accordingly.
‘Plamp’ was a work in progress. Twan Verdonck posted several mock-ups on his blog, Dreaming Green, and solicited blogger feedback. After receiving 65 pieces of constructive feedback, Verdonck was able to finalize his design. To thank those visitors for their help, Verdonck made the ‘Plamp’ available as a free downloadable DIY manual.
Says Verdonck of his design, "It’s so cool to grow your own lamp! I own some great Kartell and Ikea lamps, but I’ve never had such a bond with these products as with my self-made Plamps. Every day I check my Plamps to see if they are doing alright and to see if they are thirsty. My Lemon Plamp recently "gave" me two delicious lemons. Which other design lamp offers you that?"
Verdonck believes that in the near future, design objects will grow instead of behaving as static objects. His experiments, such as a growing curtain, are shown on his website below.
Living Lamps
The Plamp Blends an Indoor Plant With Eco-Friendly Lighting
Trend Themes
1. Growing Lighting Fixtures - The Plamp represents a trend of integrating indoor plants and eco-friendly lighting solutions to create sustainable design objects.
2. DIY Design - The availability of Plamp's DIY manual represents a trend of democratizing design and empowering consumers to create their own unique products.
3. Living Home Decor - The concept of design objects with living elements such as the Plamp represents a trend towards integrating natural elements in home decor.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The Plamp represents an opportunity for home decor companies to explore innovative and sustainable design objects that incorporate natural elements such as indoor plants.
2. Lighting - The Plamp represents an opportunity for lighting companies to create eco-friendly products that combine lighting and indoor plants.
3. DIY - The availability of Plamp's DIY manual represents an opportunity for DIY companies to tap into the growing demand for sustainable and customizable home decor products.