# Tinker Toy Lighting The Nostalgic Bau Pendant by Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bau-pendant References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/bau-pendant/) & [scandinavia-design.fr](http://www.scandinavia-design.fr/bau-pendant-normann-copenhagen_en.html) The Bau Pendant is a truly inventive spin on [home lighting systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pendant-light) that Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt can truly be proud of. Though a little confusing at first, the Bau Pendant is a simple single-purpose lighting fixture - just with a little (or *a lot*) of pizazz. The [colorful, complex design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Woaw) of the Bau Pendant is reminiscent of [classic kid toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1) from the past. True to the free-spirited, fun-loving nature of childhood, the Bau Pendant is exciting, curious and crazy fun! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Childhood Nostalgia Revival:** Opportunity for creating products that tap into the nostalgia of childhood and evoke a sense of joy and playfulness. - **Innovative Lighting Fixtures:** Demand for unique lighting designs that add a touch of creativity and character to interior spaces. - **Complex and Colorful Designs:** Growing interest in intricate and vibrant designs that make a statement and stand out in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create home decor items that blend nostalgia and functionality for a unique consumer experience. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to incorporate innovative lighting features into toy designs, appealing to both children and adults. - **Interior Design:** Potential for integrating bold and playful lighting fixtures into interior design projects, offering clients unconventional yet visually striking options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gant-pendant-lights.md) - [Enchanting Hanging Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hf-series.md) - [Nautical-Inspired Warm LIghting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booi.md) - [American Oak Pendant Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-bean.md) - [Metaphorically Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bilanciato-pendants.md) - [Stacked Illuminator Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konnect-pendant-light.md) - [Exquisite Textured Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendant-lamp1.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant-light.md) - [Baked Good-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant.md)