# 3D-Printed Origami Illuminators The 'Conductive Origami' Lamps Have a Folding Aesthetic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conductive-origami References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/yael-akirav-3d-printed-lamps/129254/) & [yaelakirav1.wixsite](https://yaelakirav1.wixsite.com/-yaya/conductive-origami) The 'Conductive Origami' lamps are part of a new project by Israel-based industrial designer Yael Akirav that merges a number of different design capabilities for a truly impressive final product. The lamps feature an [origami-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gami-collection) that has been [3D-printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffl-lamp) with a conductive material that enables each one to deliver a soft level of illumination. Users only need to expand the accordion-style components and connect them to the opposing end to start the illumination or unfurl them to stop it. The 'Conductive Origami' lamps have been designed in an array of styles including a tabletop, floor and wall-mounted varieties. Each one highlights an [interactive design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp) that encourages inhabitants to be more fully in touch with the decor in their home. Image Credit: Yael Akirav ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Conductive Origami Lamps:** Creating origami-inspired lamps using 3D-printing and conductive materials allows for innovative lighting design. - **Interactive Illumination:** Incorporating interactive features in lighting design encourages user engagement and enhances the overall aesthetic. - **Accordion-style Components:** The use of accordion-style components in lamp design provides a unique folding aesthetic that can be customized for different styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can integrate 3D-printing and conductive materials to create unique and interactive lighting solutions. - **Home Decor:** Integrating interactive lighting designs with home decor can enhance the overall ambiance and user experience. - **Product Design:** Incorporating accordion-style components in product design, such as lamps, opens up opportunities for creative and customizable designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-lamp.md) - [Foldable Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingko-smart-vase-light.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup.md)