Yicong Lu is the designer behind the appliance-inspired 'Bread Lamp' that replicates the look of a loaf of bread inside a toaster with slabs of modular LED lights. The lamp's base is shaped like the appliance, while the lights act as the pieces of bread that sit angled at different heights as if they just popped out of the toaster.
While the lamp has an interesting aesthetic, its contemporary design can lead the lamp's toaster inspiration to be unrecognizable. The base features a large dark blue rectangular shape complete with various slender slots on top. The slots are filled with thin LED lights that stick out upwards, as if pieces of freshly cooked bread. The lights vary in size and can be pulled out and arranged according to the user's tastes.
Toaster-Inspired Lights
The 'Bread Lamp' Features Modular LED Slabs That Resemble a Loaf of Bread
Trend Themes
1. Appliance-inspired Lighting - Designing lamps, lights and other light fixtures with a shape or design modelled after everyday appliances can create interesting conversational pieces while allowing designers to play with shapes and colors.
2. Modular LED Lighting - Creating modular LED light fixtures using various shapes, sizes and colors of LED lights can provide consumers with a customizable product that can be arranged in multiple ways.
3. Contemporary Lighting Design - Exploring new, modern and unconventional shapes and designs can create interesting lighting fixtures that go beyond traditional aesthetics and appeal to consumers looking for unique and unexpected products.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Incorporating appliance-inspired lighting and modular LED lighting fixtures into interior designs can elevate the aesthetic of the space and offer a unique, customizable element.
2. Lighting Design - Exploring unconventional shapes and materials in contemporary lighting and fixtures can create exciting new products for lighting designers.
3. Furniture Design - Integrating modular LED lighting into furniture designs can add an extra element of functionality to pieces and provide consumers with customizable options for their home furnishings.