# Minimalist Mini Lights Andreas Engesvik Creates a Shelf Lamp that's Wonderfully Small By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-engesvik References: [dailytonic](http://www.dailytonic.com/shelf-lamp-by-andreas-engesvik-no/#more-25388) & [andreasengesvik.no](http://www.andreasengesvik.no/work/lighting/shelf-lamp/) [Andreas Engesvik](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-to-light) is a Oslo-based designer who creates [minimalist household furnitures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fogias-collection). The latest project from Engesvik is a miniature shelf lamp that would be hardly noticeable in a room. The lamp is designed specifically to define the volume and space of shelves. Engesvik incorporates the shade behind the bulb to emit light evenly giving the glow a “mystical quality.” Andreas Engesvik’s shelf lamp is a wonderfully thought-out design that defines its surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smaller, more inconspicuous lighting options for homes and workplaces. - **Minimalist Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create furniture and decor that have a minimalistic aesthetic to enhance space and declutter environments. - **Incorporating Lighting in Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative ways to integrate lighting elements into furniture pieces, enhancing functionality and ambiance. ### Where This Applies - **Home Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the home lighting industry by developing innovative, small-scale lighting solutions that blend seamlessly with interior designs. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the interior design industry by embracing minimalist principles and offering furniture and decor that optimize space and create a serene atmosphere. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce lighting elements into furniture manufacturing, creating innovative and multi-functional pieces that enhance the overall user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auge-light-mini.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Miniature Portable Ambiant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossi.md) - [Weighted Multi-Position Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desk-lamp-design.md) - [Flatpack Minimalist Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-lamp.md) - [Wall-Mounted Ambient Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection.md) - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Customizable Minimal Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-delta-lamp.md)