# Minimalist Eco Lamps Pieter Bostoen's 0.5L Lamp Features an Upcycled Shade and Eco-Friendly Bulb By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/0-5l-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/28/1-can-1-bulb-1-cord/) & [pieterbostoen](http://www.pieterbostoen.com/) Minimalist design and eco-friendly attitudes collide in the 0.5L Lamp. The 0.5L Lamp was designed by Pieter Bostoen using only a half-liter can, 9W light bulb, and red power cord. The design is simple and functional, providing a soft, eye-pleasing light. In the world of design today, less is often more--less in terms of materials used and power consumption. I could easily see the 0.5L Lamp appealing to the masses with its upcycled shade and [energy-efficient light bulb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern). Its bulky power cord could be a slight deterrent to its success, but I think that most consumers would willingly look past that. The popularity of [eco-friendly products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-lamp-series) means that in the next few years you should expect to see designs like the 0.5L Lamp become the norm instead of the exception. Catch a first glimpse of the future here by checking out the 0.5L Lamp and other creative and innovative [eco-lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) from the Trend Hunter archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Lighting:** Designing lamps with minimal materials and energy consumption can disrupt the lighting industry. - **Upcycling:** Using recycled materials to create lamps can disrupt the traditional manufacturing industry. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Creating lamps with energy-efficient bulbs and sustainable materials can disrupt the home decor industry. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Developing energy-efficient and minimalist lighting options can disrupt the traditional lighting industry. - **Manufacturing:** Incorporating upcycling practices into manufacturing process can disrupt the traditional manufacturing industry. - **Home Decor:** Eco-friendly design in home decor, specifically lighting, has the potential to disrupt the traditional home decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Flatpack Minimalist Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-lamp.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Minimalist 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp1.md) - [Minimalist Tech Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20.md) - [Energy-Saving Minimalist Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desktop-lamp.md)