# Spreadsheet Software Lamps The TulipK Lamp by Ben Geeblen Was Designed Using Microsoft Excel By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-geeblen References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/10/06/tulipk-lamp-3d-printed-in-microsoft-excel/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2co229u) The TulipK [Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp) from designer Ben Geeblen is one of the most practical uses of [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-game-studios-shop) Excel I have ever seen. Sure, you could use Excel to make graphs and spreadsheets, or you could use it to design a totally cool and original lamp. The TulipK Lamp was designed in Excel and [printed on a 3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt). Ben Geeblen made the lamp with a mechanism that opens the petals up as if the flower was blooming. Read below to find out more about Ben Geeblen's TulipK Lamp. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing:** The TulipK Lamp was 3D printed, highlighting the potential for creating innovative designs and functional objects. - **Design Tools:** Using Microsoft Excel as a design tool for creating unique products presents opportunities for disruption and creative exploration. - **Functional Art:** The combination of the practical function of a lamp with artistic design elements showcases the trend of merging art and functionality in home decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Product Design:** The use of Excel and 3D printing in lamp design indicates potential innovation opportunities in the product design industry. - **Home Decor:** The TulipK Lamp exemplifies the fusion of art and functionality in home decor, offering new possibilities for the home decor industry. - **3D Printing Services:** The growing popularity of 3D printing opens up opportunities for specialized 3D printing services to cater to designers and creators seeking unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Minimalist 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp1.md) - [Sophisticated Productivity Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-mindduo-2-table-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [Desk Organizer Lamp Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingko-smart-vase-light.md) - [Supplemental Desktop Computer Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workmate-smart-lamp.md) - [Air Balloon-Inspired Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-balloon-lamp.md)