# Whimsical Nebula Lighting Cloudy by Mathieu Lehanneur is Light and Airy By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudy-by-mathieu-lehanneur References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/05/18/cloudy-by-mathieu-lehanneur-for-fabbian) & [mathieulehanneur.fr](http://www.mathieulehanneur.fr/) Cloudy by Mathieu Lehanneur, a designer based in Paris, France, is a pendant light fixture that looks like a mass of clouds as its name suggests. A beautiful and whimsical design, it appears to float above the ground in an enchanting way. Similar to the designer's [S.M.O.K.E. Lamp](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-m-o-k-e), it has a cartoonis bubbly silhouette that gives it that impression. Created for Fabbian, Cloudy by Mathieu Lehanneur may have a minimalist appeal, but it was rather complicated to create. As the designer states, "Cloudy is a paradox!" Made with the help of complex steel moulds, the fixture mixes high-luminosity LEDs with clear white glass to create the illusion that it is the ray of sun after a rainy day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 52% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical Lighting Design:** The Cloudy pendant light fixture demonstrates the potential for designers to create whimsical lighting designs that add character and ambiance to spaces. - **Cartoonish Silhouettes:** Designers can create lighting fixtures with cartoonish silhouettes that stand out and add a playful touch to interiors. - **Mimicking Natural Elements:** Taking inspiration from natural elements such as the sun and clouds like the Cloudy pendant light fixture can lead to innovative lighting designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Design:** The Cloudy pendant light fixture demonstrates how designers can create unique lighting products that stand out in the market. - **Home Decor:** Whimsical lighting designs like Mathieu Lehanneur's Cloudy can add character and ambiance to spaces, making them an attractive addition to the home decor industry. - **Luxury Design:** Complex designs like the Cloudy pendant light fixture require skilled craftsmanship and high-quality materials, indicating an opportunity for innovation in the luxury design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Cloud-Like Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass-2025-pendants.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Intricate Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pendant-light.md) - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Cloud-Like French Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-nuage.md)