# Colored Shadow-Casting Lightbulbs English Designer Dennis Parren Has Created a CMYK Light Bulb By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmyk-light-bulb References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/357285/CMYK-Lightbulb-That-Casts-Colored-Shadows/) & [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/04/26/cmyk-bulb-by-dennis-parren/) English designer Dennis Parren has created the world's first CMYK light bulb. The amazing light fixture, will cast layered reflections of light on your wall in cyan, magenta and yellow. The designer, who currently resides in The Netherlands, has also created a lampshade to accompany this arty light. The lampshade, features perforations all over it, so that a [bold "confetti" pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-light-art) is cast all over the walls and ceilings. The designer says that when the bulb and lamp-shade are displayed together, they look like a diamond. With the [amazing visual effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drape-light) that this light bulb gives off, people making music videos, films, fashion photographers and artists are sure to be queuing up to get their hands on one of these [unusual light bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emil-robbrecht). The light bulb is expected to be on sale soon and will retail at €95. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **CMYK Light Bulbs:** Opportunity for disrupting the lighting industry by offering customizable color options for lightbulbs. - **Visual Effects Lighting:** Opportunity for disrupting the entertainment industry by providing unique lighting solutions for music videos, films, and fashion photography. - **Perforated Lampshades:** Opportunity for disrupting the home decor industry by introducing innovative, pattern-casting lampshades. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating customizable color options for lightbulbs. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in providing unique lighting solutions for music videos, films, and fashion photography. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in introducing innovative, pattern-casting lampshades. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multicolor Smart Lighting Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cync-dynamic-effects.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-lamp-design.md) - [Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-crystal.md) - [Red Neon Cross Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-cross-light-bulb.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velaflame.md) - [Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-light.md) - [Compact Elaborate LED Smart-Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-lamp.md)