# Floating 3D-Printed Lights Alex Buckman Presents the LED Design Titled 'Canopy' By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-buckman References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/alex-buckman-canopy-3d-printed-lights-victoria-university-09-04-2014/) & [alexbuckman](http://www.alexbuckman.com/) Alex Buckman has come up with a lighting design made from 3D printed material. The piece "explores the notions of how LED technology and [3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stak-modular-lamp) can create an adaptable and portable network to benefit the well-being of the user and provide an interactive space," as stated on DesignBoom. What's interesting is how the light can be held up through a thin piece of material so that it almost looks as though it is floating in mid-air. A light like this could go well in someones bedroom, as it's different than most traditional designs on the market. The project was done as a part of Buckman's thesis in New Zealand, as he wanted to push the boundaries of industrial design and be able to offer something different. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/alex-buckman-canopy-3d-printed-lights-victoria-university-09-04-2014/), [alexbuckman](http://www.alexbuckman.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adaptable Lighting:** The use of 3D-printed materials and LED technology in lighting design allows for the creation of adaptable lighting solutions. - **Interactive Lighting:** The combination of 3D printing and LED technology offers opportunities to develop interactive lighting designs. - **Floating Lights:** Using thin 3D-printed material allows for the creation of lights that appear to float in mid-air, providing a unique aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Design:** The integration of 3D printing and LED technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the lighting design industry. - **Home Decor:** The use of 3D-printed lights with innovative designs provides disruptive opportunities in the home decor industry. - **Industrial Design:** Exploring the boundaries of industrial design through the use of 3D printing and LED technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Cloud-Like Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass-2025-pendants.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Minimalist 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp1.md) - [3D-Printed Suspended Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haibu.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Infinitely Expandable Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table-lamp.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Playful 3D-Printed Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emil-robbrecht.md)