# Cardboard Lamps Corrugated ‘Scrap Lights' Are A Very Bright Idea By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-as-lamps-corrugated-scrap-lights-by-greypants References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2008/12/cardboard-lamps.html) & [graypants](http://www.graypants.com/2008/09/scrap-lights/) These ‘Scrap Lights’ from Greypants are made completely from [recycled cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apeel). The corrugations in the construction of the material allow for gaps in the shades where light can leak out, creating wild shadows on the walls. I love the [organic shapes of the lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso), and the straw colour of the cardboard almost gives them a tropical or plantation feel. Imagine in a breeze these lights would really bring a room to life with all those [dancing shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp). Prices for the ‘Scrap Lights’ run from $135 for a 8"x5" Disc up to $325 for the Irregular 12"x10" style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating lighting fixtures made from recycled materials to promote sustainability. - **Organic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing lighting fixtures with organic shapes to create a unique aesthetic appeal. - **Shadow Play:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in utilizing light leakage and corrugated construction to create dynamic shadow patterns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the lighting industry to explore sustainable design and unique aesthetics. - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the packaging industry to repurpose recycled cardboard materials for innovative product applications. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the interior design industry to incorporate sustainable lighting fixtures with artistic shadow play into spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Cardboard Workspace Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graypants-dash-linear-light-fixture.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md)