# Icosahedron Illuminators Henry Pilcher's Block 2 is 20-Sided By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-2 References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663021/wanted-ugly-chic-lamp-designed-for-max-versatility) & [henrypilcher](http://www.henrypilcher.com/projects/block-2-2009/) If you loved taking [geometry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-wall-light), then you'll love Block 2. Block 2 is a lamp from Aussie designer Henry Pilcher that has not one, not two, but *20 sides*! While most lamps can only bet set up one or two ways at most, the Block 2 features an impressive [20 different configurations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi). Even if you don't really need 20 different ways to set up a lamp, it is still nice to have the option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 19% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifaceted Lighting:** The Block 2 lamp's 20-sided design inspires the trend toward multifaceted lighting solutions. - **Modular Home Accessories:** The Block 2 lamp with its many configurations is part of a modular home accessories movement that allows products to be customized to individual preferences. - **Geometric Design Elements:** The Block 2 lamp reflects a trend in design to incorporate geometric elements into everyday objects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Fixtures:** The lighting fixtures industry can incorporate multifaceted designs like the Block 2 to create products with greater flexibility and appeal. - **Home Decor:** The Block 2 and similar modular designs will disrupt the home decor industry by allowing consumers to create personalized environments. - **Product Design:** Geometric design elements like those in the Block 2 present a new era of possibilities in product design for various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Geometry Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp.md) - [Foldable Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp.md) - [Infinitely Expandable Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table-lamp.md) - [Portable Cubic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romb-mini-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Metal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape.md) - [Antique-Style Building Block Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-led-lamp.md) - [Geometric Bar-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean.md) - [Structural Modular Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table.md) - [Geometric Structural Dynamic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagone-house.md)