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Toy-Topped Light Switches

The Alter Switch Lets You Attach Any Old Object to Your Lamp's On Button

— February 12, 2013 — Art & Design
Feeling around in the dark for a light switch is sometimes a difficult task, but it would not be so with a customized Alter Switch. The quirky electrical fixture invites you to fix a little trinket to its tip, giving the lever a more pronounced profile and a more interesting overall appearance.

The round end of the switch opens up to reveal an indentation and a pair of slots on either side. With this mount, you can easily apply knickknacks like tiny toys, clothespins, credit cards and more, binding them with string or twist-ties if necessary. Designer Debbi Nitsan has provided a collage of different suggestions for making your Alter Switch wonderfully playful. Check out the rubber duck, the whistle and the dried starfish.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Light Switches - The trend of customizable light switches offers opportunities for companies to create innovative products that allow users to personalize their lighting experience.
2. Interactive Home Decor - The trend of incorporating interactive elements into home decor presents opportunities for companies to develop products that engage consumers and enhance the aesthetics of their living spaces.
3. Upcycling Everyday Objects - The trend of upcycling everyday objects, such as toys and trinkets, into functional items like light switches, opens up possibilities for businesses to create unique and eco-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Lighting - The home lighting industry can capitalize on the trend of customizable light switches to offer consumers a wide range of options to match their personal style and preferences.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can leverage the trend of interactive home decor to create innovative products that combine functionality with visual appeal, enhancing the overall ambiance of living spaces.
3. Sustainable Design - The sustainable design industry can tap into the trend of upcycling everyday objects to create eco-friendly products that repurpose materials and give them new life in unique and creative ways.
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