# Artistic Illumination Seeking pragmatic modes of expression, consumers turn to abstract lighting. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 8, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/artistic-illumination ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 20, 2013 to May 2, 2014 - Published: May 8, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Artistic Illumination trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Artistic Illumination trend means for industry ### For 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 for Artistic Illumination Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 64%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 64% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Artistic Illumination trend 8 featured examples from Dec 20, 2013 to May 2, 2014. - [Intricately Weaved Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sputnik-lamps): The Sputnik Lamps by Julie Lansom are Contemporary and Crafty (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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… - [Mushroom-Grown Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushlume-table-lamp): The Mush-Lume Table Lamp by Danielle Trofe Uses Biodegradable Materials (Category: Eco) Implication: The home furnishings industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating biodegradable materials and grown products into their designs. - [Softly Petalled Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blom-table-lamp): The Blom Table Lamp by Sander Bakker is a Bright Bloom (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home decor industry can explore incorporating nature-inspired, intricate, and eco-friendly design elements in their products to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - [Chocolate Kiss-Shaped Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-by-roger-vancells): Alma by Roger Vancells Has a Passionate Inner Glow (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The use of unconventional lighting fixtures provides an opportunity for interior designers to create unique and eye-catching spaces. - [Focal Point Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heathfield-co): Heathfield & Co Present Lights That Grab One's Attention (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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. - [Diaphanous Tiered Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euler-lamp): The Euler Lamp by Axo Light Looks Like a Jellyfish (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The interior design industry can leverage sculptural lighting trends to create unique and visually stunning spaces. - [Bright Tabletop Spotlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-appointment-with-the-moon): The Little Appointment Lamp is Reminiscent of a Mini Celestial Event (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional and contemporary techniques to create unique and visually appealing home decor products. - [Tissue-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misha-table-lamp): The Misha Table Lamp by Taeg Nishimoto is Simplistically Sculptural (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity to design innovative lighting fixtures that blend into their environments in novel ways. ## Recent trend clusters - 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