# Feathery Feces Lighting The Bird Poop Chandelier Pays Homage to Designer's Childhood By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-poop-chandelier References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/bird-poop-chandelier-by-wyatt-little/) & [wyattlittle](http://wyattlittle.com/) The Bird Poop Chandelier may not sound like the most appetizing light to have over one's dining table, but while its name prepares people for the overall design concept, it does not prepare people for how classy it manages to look. Industrial designer Wyatt Little has miraculously turned what could have been disastrous idea into a quirkily sophisticated and even luxurious creation. The Bird Poop Chandelier pays homage to a long-past event in Little's childhood. While standing below an oak tree, he became the target of one very rude bird. Instead of creating a dark and sad tribute to this obviously traumatic occurrence, the Bird Poop Chandelier beautifully reclaims his power while showing how he is a bigger man than the bird. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Upcycling Design:** Designers are creating unique and sophisticated products by repurposing unconventional materials like bird poop - **Quirky Sophistication:** Products that embrace quirkiness and humor while maintaining luxury and sophistication are gaining popularity - **Personal Storytelling:** Products that draw inspiration from personal experiences and stories are resonating with consumers ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can innovate by using unique and unconventional materials to create luxury products that have a personal touch - **Lighting:** Lighting companies have an opportunity to create unique and sophisticated designs that embrace quirkiness and humor - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can gain attention by using personal storytelling to create unique and interesting products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Whimsical Bird-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-lamp.md) - [Artfully Functional Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chant.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Elegant Avian-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamingo-mini-light.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md)