Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Artistic
Illumination
Seeking pragmatic modes of expression, consumers turn to abstract lighting.
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Artistic Illumination trend?
Artistic Illumination: While cultural decor and artistic imagery are suitable ways to express personal tastes, aesthetically based products can be hard to justify to budget-conscious consumers. Seeking methods of personal expression in a more practical manner, consumers are turning to abstract lighting options to combine artistic aesthetics with more pragmatic, and functional household goods. This speaks to a desire for products that go beyond mere exterior appeal.
Trend themes
Themes within the Artistic Illumination trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Pragmatic expression
Consumers seek ways to express personal taste through practical means, leading to a rise in abstract lighting products that combine artistic aesthetic with functionality - an opportunity for designers to create products that offer both form and function.
02
Sustainable design
Designers are creating lighting products using biodegradable materials such as post-consumer plastic bottles and mycelium, presenting an opportunity for the lighting industry to explore environmentally-friendly materials and production methods.
03
Focal point installations
Designers are pushing to create lighting fixtures that act as the focal point of a room, drawing in onlookers rather than just serving as a backdrop - an opportunity for lighting companies to create installations that create a unique atmosphere.
Industry implications
What the Artistic Illumination trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Lighting
The lighting industry can explore sustainable materials and production processes while also creating products that offer both functionality and artistic form.
For
Interior design
Interior designers can incorporate abstract lighting products, such as those made from woven yarn or inspired by nature, to enhance the aesthetic and functionality of a space.
For
Sustainability
The use of biodegradable and sustainable materials in lighting design presents opportunities for eco-conscious industries to create environmentally-friendly products.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Artistic Illumination
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 64%, freshness 8%.
Popularity51%
Activity64%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Artistic Illumination trend
8 featured examples from Dec 20, 2013 to May 2, 2014CategoryArt & Design
Intricately Weaved Lighting
The Sputnik Lamps by Julie Lansom are Contemporary and Crafty
Home decor industries should take advantage of the innovative design techniques used in the Sputnik Lamps and explore new ways to make lighting fixtures that are both practical an…
CategoryEco
Mushroom-Grown Lighting
The Mush-Lume Table Lamp by Danielle Trofe Uses Biodegradable Materials
The home furnishings industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating biodegradable materials and grown products into their designs.
CategoryArt & Design
Softly Petalled Lighting
The Blom Table Lamp by Sander Bakker is a Bright Bloom
The home decor industry can explore incorporating nature-inspired, intricate, and eco-friendly design elements in their products to cater to environmentally conscious consumers.
CategoryArt & Design
Chocolate Kiss-Shaped Lighting
Alma by Roger Vancells Has a Passionate Inner Glow
The use of unconventional lighting fixtures provides an opportunity for interior designers to create unique and eye-catching spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Focal Point Lighting Installations
Heathfield & Co Present Lights That Grab One's Attention
Heathfield & Co's unique and attractive lighting fixtures provide a new opportunity for the interior design industry to make lighting fixtures the centerpiece of a space.
CategoryArt & Design
Diaphanous Tiered Lighting
The Euler Lamp by Axo Light Looks Like a Jellyfish
The interior design industry can leverage sculptural lighting trends to create unique and visually stunning spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Bright Tabletop Spotlights
The Little Appointment Lamp is Reminiscent of a Mini Celestial Event
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional and contemporary techniques to create unique and visually appealing home decor products.
CategoryArt & Design
Tissue-Like Lighting
The Misha Table Lamp by Taeg Nishimoto is Simplistically Sculptural
Opportunity to design innovative lighting fixtures that blend into their environments in novel ways.
