# Tubed Aluminum Lights Benjamin Hubert Creates an Industrial-Inspired Lamp By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benjamin-hubert References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/02/12/crane-task-lamp-by-benjamin-hubert.php) & [benjaminhubert](http://www.benjaminhubert.co.uk/) While it may look like some sort of [minimalist art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light), Benjamin Hubert's latest creation is actually a lamp. The Crane Task Lamp by Benjamin Hubert is a long, slender, tube-shaped LED light. The design is inspired by "[industrial engineered metal structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-table-light) and equipment," according to Mocoloco, which explains the decision to use [aluminum casing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nord) for a more mechanized look. The thin stand holds the light together with a screw, which can be moved around for adjustment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Industrial-inspired Lighting:** There is an opportunity to create more industrial-inspired lighting fixtures that combine functionality and aesthetics. - **LED Lighting Design:** The use of LED lights in lamp designs offers opportunities for energy efficiency and customization. - **Mechanized Aesthetics:** The use of mechanical elements in product design can create unique and visually appealing results. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting Manufacturing:** The lighting manufacturing industry can explore new designs and materials to create unique and efficient lighting products. - **Industrial Design:** The industrial design industry can incorporate the use of metals and mechanical elements into their products for a sleek and modern aesthetic. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can integrate industrial-inspired lighting fixtures into their designs to offer a unique and modern look for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Efficient Versatile Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dedicate-lamp.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Tubular Totem-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-light-totem-i.md) - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Professional CNC-Machined Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilight-lumenforge.md) - [Industrial Contemporary Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-light.md) - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md) - [Architecturally Elegant Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juba-tl1-table-lamp.md) - [Minimal Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp.md)