# Flexible Tripod Fixtures The Axis Light Can be Adjusted by Swiveling its Supportive Sticks By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axis-light-by-castor References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/09/13/axis-light-by-castor-design/axis_130912_01/) & [castordesign](http://www.castordesign.ca/) With your first glance at the Axis Light by Castor Design, you might wonder just how it stands without toppling over. The floor lamp's posture takes a significant slant and its support system seems to be a pair of comparatively insubstantial stakes. The [anodized aluminum piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape) is, of course, quite secure. Two holes in the pole are penetrated by the smaller rods, and with the three of them leaning in against each other, the structure remains stable. The dowels can even be shifted within the mutually supportive frame to alter the angle and height of the primary component. To change the direction of the glow from the Axis Light without moving the entire thing, you can guide the notch below the bulb from one side to the other for a [180-degree range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 5% | 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 - **Flexible Lighting Fixtures:** Innovative support structures using lightweight materials and adjustable parts create opportunities for flexible and customizable lighting solutions. - **Swivel Technology:** The use of swiveling support sticks and adjustable parts in various products provide opportunities for more versatile and user-friendly designs. - **Anodized Aluminum:** The use of anodized aluminum as a durable and lightweight material provides opportunities for product design and manufacturing that prioritize sustainability and longevity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry could benefit from the incorporation of swiveling support structures and flexible materials into their products, creating innovative solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry could explore the incorporation of swiveling and adjustable parts in their designs to create more functional and versatile products. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry could take advantage of the use of anodized aluminum in their production processes, creating more sustainable and durable products across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Compact Geometric Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-lamp.md) - [Modular Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplat.md) - [Tiltable Dimmable Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nod-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [Adjustable Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp.md) - [Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md)