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# Glowing Desk Sets
The 'BlancoWhite' Collection Makes LED Light Softer on the Eyes

By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-14 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancowhite-collection
References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/01/11/blancowhite-by-estudi-arola-for-santa-cole/) & [estudiarola](http://estudiarola.com/)

The 'BlancoWhite' Collection is a set of [illuminated furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumera) designed by Antoni Arola for Santa & Cole. The set consists of six pieces, each with an LED light emanating out from underneath.

The purpose behind the BlancoWhite Collection is practical and simple. The [illuminated tables, chairs and shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-collection-1) were created to make LED lighting less offensive to the eyes. The lights on the furniture are designed in a way that every piece is lit evenly with the concentration of light becoming denser as you get near the center. LED lighting is still a ways away from being a household staple. Practical integrations of the electricity-saving bulbs such as the BlancoWhite Collection could be a great way to encourage people to make the switch.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Soft LED Lighting:** The 'BlancoWhite' Collection showcases a trend towards soft LED lighting that is more gentle on the eyes.
- **Practical LED Furniture:** The illuminated furnishings from the BlancoWhite Collection demonstrate a trend towards practical integration of LED lighting into furniture.
- **Promoting LED Adoption:** The BlancoWhite Collection highlights a trend of using stylish LED furniture to encourage people to switch to LED lighting.

### Where This Applies

- **Furniture Design:** The illuminated furniture trend from the BlancoWhite Collection presents opportunities for designers to create innovative LED lighting solutions within the furniture industry.
- **Home Decor:** The soft LED lighting trend showcased by the BlancoWhite Collection offers opportunities for home decor companies to create lighting products that are both stylish and gentle on the eyes.
- **Energy Saving Technology:** The practical integration of LED lighting in the BlancoWhite Collection indicates opportunities for companies in the energy-saving technology industry to develop innovative products that encourage LED adoption.

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