# Concrete Socket Lighting Base by NUD Collection is Modern and Industrial By Meghan Young | Published 2013-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-by-nud-collection References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/006802.html) & [nudcollection](http://www.nudcollection.com/products/basic) As basic as the lighting collection dubbed Base by NUD Collection, a studio founded by architect and designer Mies van der Rohe and based in Fristad, Sweden, may first appear, there is much more going on than simply a light bulb. First of all, the light bulb itself is different from the average one with its artistic filaments and tinted glass. Secondly, the socket it is screwed into is made out of concrete. Modern and industrial, Base by NUD Collection makes quite the impression. Perfect for the [contemporary minimalist loft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design), the [light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table-lamp) is can personalized in terms of color and length. The cord itself is available in 44 different colors and styles including zebra skin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Artistic Filament Lighting:** The use of artistic filaments and tinted glass in light bulbs opens up opportunities for unique and visually appealing lighting fixtures. - **Concrete Socket Design:** The use of concrete sockets in light fixtures provides a modern and industrial aesthetic, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in the lighting industry. - **Personalized Cord Options:** The availability of 44 different colors and styles for the cord allows for customization and personalization, creating a trend in tailored lighting design. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore the use of artistic filaments and tinted glass, as well as concrete sockets, to create visually striking and modern light fixtures. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate personalized light fixtures with unique cords and concrete sockets to add a modern and industrial touch to their projects. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can offer consumers customizable lighting options by incorporating personalized cords and innovative concrete socket designs into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vector-series.md) - [Mixed Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gant-pendant-lights.md) - [Graphic Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyl-lighting.md) - [Stone-Inspired Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-collection.md) - [Minimal Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp.md) - [Artisanal Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-collection.md) - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md) - [Industrial Contemporary Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-light.md) - [Experimental Ancestral Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawabi.md)