# Mini Tree Lighting Bonsai by Moredesign is Inspired by a Traditional Japanese Art Form By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonsai-by-moredesign References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/get-out-bonsai-by-moredesign/) & [myyour.eu](http://www.myyour.eu/en/bonsai.php) [Bonsai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseable-bonsai-tree) by Moredesign is inspired by the Japanese art form of the same name. Shaped like mini sculpted trees, they have an organic form that is also playfully contemporary. Full of rounded corners and random tiers, these table lamps have a cartoonish aesthetic that is only enhanced by their [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-lamp), which include orange, lilac, red and green. Created for the Italian company Myyour, Bonsai by Moredesign is powered by batteries. This makes the small lamps [easily portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonjour-unplugged) and perfect for outdoor use. Each one is equipped with LED lights, which ensures that the batteries will last a long time. Absolutely adorable, Bonsai by Moredesign will add a touch of artistic whimsy to any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mini Tree Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating smart technology into mini tree lighting to enable remote control and customization options. - **Organic-contemporary Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring sustainable materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes to create organic-contemporary designs. - **Portable Outdoor Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and energy-efficient outdoor lighting solutions with portable and battery-powered features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating nature-inspired designs and smart technology in the lighting industry. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unique and artistic lighting options for home decor that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing boundaries in product design by blending traditional art forms with contemporary styles and vibrant colors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Portable Ambiant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossi.md) - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md) - [Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-table-lamp.md) - [Spiky Palm Tree-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-blossom.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md) - [Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pagoda-lamp.md) - [Plush Plant-Shaped Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseable-bonsai-tree.md) - [Conical Multifunctional Lamp Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-light.md)