# Rainbow Line Lighting The CMYK Lamp by Dennis Parren is Inspired by Graphic Design By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmyk-lamp References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/12/11/cmyk-lamp-by-dennis-parren.php) & [dennisparren.nl](http://dennisparren.nl/) At first glance, the CMYK Lamp does not look like a lamp. Instead, it resembles a graphic design, which is exactly what inspired its existence. This CMYK Lamp sports an [artfully arranged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) [wire frame that casts stunning patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caleide) on the walls of the room it occupies. But it isn't just the patterns that are mesmerizing, but the colors cast as well. Created by Dennis Parren, a recent graduate from the [Design Academy Eindhoven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Woaw), the CMYK Lamp was "designed to show that light is the sole owner of color," as written on his website. The creator designed the lamp to show that light is the sole owner of color. The CMYK Lamp was designed as Parren's final graduate project. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Graphic Design-inspired Lamps:** Lamps that resemble graphic design elements, creating stunning patterns and colors. - **Wire Frame Lighting:** Lighting fixtures that feature artfully arranged wire frames to cast unique patterns and colors. - **Color Ownership Exploration:** Lamp designs that explore the idea that light is the sole owner of color. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore new ways to incorporate graphic design elements into their products and create innovative lighting experiences. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate wire frame lighting fixtures into their product offerings to provide unique and visually striking lighting solutions. - **Art Installation:** Art installation creators can explore the concept of color ownership and use lamps as a medium to showcase the interaction between light and color. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Poetic Rippling Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki.md) - [Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Award-Winning Colorful Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-table-lamp.md) - [Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-lamp-design.md) - [Ultra-Customized Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kala-lamp.md) - [Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Customizable Minimal Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-delta-lamp.md)