# Upside-Down Task Lamps Angled by Louis Rensch is Inspired by George Carwardine Iconic Design By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angled-by-louis-rensch References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/lighting/louis_rensch_turns_the_angelpoise_lamp_on_its_head_literally_22305.asp) & [architekturzeitung](http://www.architekturzeitung.com/studium/studentenwerk/1076-george-carwardine-steht-kopf.html) The [desk lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemide-sintesi) dubbed Angled by Louis Rensch turns George Carwardine's iconic Anglepoise light on its head, quite literally. Modeled almost identically after the influential design, it is flipped upside down for a quirky interpretation that is both clever and contemporary. What is traditionally considered the lampshade has been turned into a stand, while the stand has become the actual light, outfitted with LEDs and everything. Angled by Louis Rensch shows how LEDs can conform to [flat shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp), unlike the now defunct incandescent light bulb. It is a beautiful tribute to a classic design, which was conceived 80 years ago, while celebrating the future of lighting as well. Rensch is currently studying industrial design at the [State Academy of Fine Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation) in Stuttgart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 83% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upside-down Lighting:** Designing lamps that defy traditional expectations through playful compositions and inversions. - **LED Shaping:** Demonstrating the versatility of LEDs to conform to flat shapes and reshape what is traditionally considered a lampshade. - **Classic Design Homage:** Paying tribute to iconic designs with a contemporary twist to bridge past legacies with modern utility. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Exploring innovative designs that disrupt traditional lighting fixtures to meet the demand for energy-efficient, stylish lighting solutions. - **Product Design:** Pushing the boundaries of product design by looking to the past for inspiration and embracing new technologies to create unique, playful, and functional items. - **Interior Design:** Experimenting with unconventional lighting fixtures that provide a playful and contemporary edge to interior spaces while maintaining function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Weighted Multi-Position Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desk-lamp-design.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Tiltable Dimmable Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nod-lamp.md) - [Minimalist Workstation Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-lamp-concept.md) - [Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leda.md) - [Compact Geometric Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-lamp.md)