# USB-Fueled Lanterns The Blow LED Lamp is a Modern-Fashioned Light By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-led-lamp References: [redferret.net](http://www.redferret.net/?p=35496) & [usb.brando](http://usb.brando.com/usb-blowing-control-led-lamp_p03097c058d015.html) Designed to look like a [retro kerosene lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-capsule-oil-lamp), the Blow LED Lamp from USB Brando combines modern technology with an old fashioned style aesthetic. This modern lamp utilizes an LED lighting system that is powered through USB, something those old lanterns couldn't even dream about. However, for that really vintage effect, this lamp is turned on by blowing into the glass tube, sparking a [candle-like glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-lamp) that is turned off the same way. The brightness is adjusted through a knob, so users can feel like they are using a real gas-powered lamp without any actual fire involved. The Blow LED Lamp is perfect for indoor camping, setting a romantic mood on the patio and creating a retro feel at the cottage without the risk of burning the place down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Usb-powered Lighting:** The integration of USB power in lighting products opens up opportunities for convenient and portable lighting solutions. - **Retro-modern Aesthetics:** Combining vintage design elements with modern technology presents opportunities for unique and nostalgia-inducing products. - **Gesture-controlled Lighting:** Using gestures or blowing to switch on and off lights allows for intuitive and interactive lighting experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Lighting:** The home lighting industry can explore USB-powered options to provide versatile and energy-efficient lighting solutions to consumers. - **Camping Equipment:** Incorporating USB-powered lighting in camping equipment can enhance convenience and safety for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Event Lighting:** Event planners and professionals can incorporate retro-modern lighting designs to create unique and immersive experiences for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auge-camping-lantern.md) - [Flickering Candle-Inspired Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-big-poppy.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Fireplace-Inspired Campsite Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leacco-camping-lantern.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-lantern.md) - [Outdoor Lantern Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lantern-1.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Modernized Lantern Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambientec-madco.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auge-minimalist-fusion.md)