# Slithering Light Fixtures 'Alien' by Next is from Another Planet By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-by-next References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2010/05/alien-by-next.html) & [next.de](http://www.next.de/cms/en/Home-en) Nobody likes a plain light fixture in their house, and that's exactly why 'Alien' by Next is a perfect addition to any residence. This awesome illuminating collection resembles an extraterrestrial instead of a light bulb holder. 'Alien' by Next comes in two different sizes and the four variations are [pendant, outdoor, table and floor lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table-lamp). The [textile cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp) are also available in red and silver to give an [out-of-this-world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp) slithering appearance. Be sure to check out the gallery for more funky 'Alien' by Next light fixtures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extraterrestrial-inspired Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional designs and materials in light fixtures to create unique and eye-catching products. - **Textile-based Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lighting solutions that incorporate flexible and colorful textile cables to add a touch of style and flexibility to traditional light fixtures. - **Funky Lighting Fixtures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lighting fixtures with unconventional shapes and appearances that add character and personality to living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique lighting designs in the interior design industry to enhance the aesthetic appeal of residential and commercial spaces. - **Lighting Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional materials and designs in the production of light fixtures to offer consumers a wide range of contemporary and visually appealing options. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the home decor industry by offering customers lighting fixtures with unusual shapes and styles that complement their personal tastes and interior design preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Illusory Modernist Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teline-collection-by-kelly-wearstler.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Glowing Tubular Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/array-lighting.md) - [Encapsulated Semi-Transparent Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nested-pendant-light.md) - [Gridded Nest-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skynest.md) - [Horizontal Glass Sphere Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comet-pendant.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Lighting Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting.md)