# Lightbulb-Grabbing Sticks The 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber Enables One to Change a Lightbulb with Ease By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-a-lightbulb References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/highlight-bulb-grabber/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/966764530/highlight-chandelier-bulb-changer?ref=project_link) Being that the population of seniors and [people living alone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-lotion-applicator) are reaching all-time highs, the 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber is designed to help change a lightbulb without worrying about falling off a chair. Created to delicately grab a bulb and allow the user to gently remove it from the socket, the 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber can be customized with different heads to suit different kinds of bulbs. The internal crank system allows the user to turn the bulb without having to turn the entire rod to help maintain control during the entire process. Extendable and easily customized, the 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber is currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biancinoti) and is compatible with a wide array of different lightbulbs. Although probably more suitable for those who have [high light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilight-lumenforge), the device can be utilized by almost anyone in any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Assistive Technology Tools:** The high number of seniors and people living alone creates opportunities for more innovative and helpful tools like the 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber. - **Customizable Tools:** The ability to customize the 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber to suit different types of bulbs creates opportunities for more customized tools geared towards specific tasks. - **Internal Crank System:** The internal crank system in the 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber creates opportunities for more innovative tools with similar mechanisms for achieving increased control during delicate processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Assistive Technology:** The 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber can be utilized by the growing population of seniors and people living alone, creating opportunities for innovation in the assistive technology industry. - **Home Improvement:** The ability for the 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber to be used in any home creates opportunities for innovation in the home improvement industry for more customizable and specialized tools. - **Consumer Electronics:** The customizable and extendable nature of the 'HighLight' Bulb Grabber creates opportunities for innovation in the consumer electronics industry for specialized tools that can be tailored to specific tasks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Power Cord Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-puller.md) - [Customizable Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilight-r9-desk-lamp.md) - [Dynamically Customizable Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illum-desk-light.md) - [Removable Illuminator Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frandsen-grasp-lamps.md) - [Accessible Power Cord Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipull.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Flashlight Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick.md) - [Interchangeable Magnetic Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docklight.md) - [Hanging Connected Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pendant-light.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md)