# Fisherman's Wharf Illuminators The Buoy Lamp by Sweden's TAF is Perfect for Modern Mariners By Michael Hines | Published 2012-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buoy-lamp References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/02/06/buoy-by-taf-for-zero/) & [tafarkitektkontor.se](http://www.tafarkitektkontor.se/) The [Buoy Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buoy-bay) is the latest dock-inspired illuminator from Swedish design firm TAF. The lamp was designed by Mattias Ståhlbom and gets its look from the buoys that are commonly seen hanging off the side of docked fishing boats. The Buoy Lamp looks strikingly similar to the Fisherman Lamp created by TAF last year. That lamp, like this one, was created for the furniture brand [Zero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corka) and was directly inspired by Scandinavian fishers. The lamp's design is on the minimalist side which is good. A lamp designed to look like a buoy could easily attract attention in all the wrong ways. Fortunately TAF went the minimalist route giving the Buoy Lamp just enough of a kick in the design and looks department to attract a wandering eye without offending it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dock-inspired Lamps:** Opportunity to design lamps inspired by dockside items such as buoys or fisherman lamps. - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity to design simple lamps that are still visually interesting and appealing. - **Nautical Decor:** Opportunity to create nautical-themed decor and furnishings that are modern and stylish. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** There is a growing market for unique and modern lighting and decor among consumers and businesses alike. - **Marine Industry:** Manufacturers and distributors of marine equipment and accessories could expand into the lighting and decor market with nautical-themed products. - **Home Decor:** Designers and manufacturers of home decor products could incorporate nautical themes and minimalist design into their products to appeal to a wider market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Magnetic Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mnuca-floating-lamp.md) - [Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gubi-seine-portable-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Aquatic Life Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-wavy-lamp.md) - [Calming Orb Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-lamp1.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Three-in-One Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-lamp.md) - [Lighthouse-Inspired Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouro.md) - [Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodo-table-lamp.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md)