# Sweet Illuminated Confections Cone Lamps Look to Mr. Whippy Ice Cream for Inspiration By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cone-lamps References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/mr-whippy-lamps/143399/) & [alexgarnett](http://www.alexgarnett.com/product/cone-lamps) It doesn't take a foodie to immediately fall for Alex Garnett's Cone Lamps considering how most people grew up on soft ice cream. That delectable treat is now a decor piece that will deck the house in culinary goodness. Garnett got his inspiration for the Cone Lamps when he saw the eco spiral bulbs that commonly occupy households today. The shape and form resembled the classic Mr. Whippy ice cream sold in trucks that kids would run after when hearing the jingle. As such, he designed a lamp in the shape of a cone that would house the twisty bulbs. Even though it's obviously fake, the piece does look surprisingly delicious. The Cone Lamps will be available in two sizes and two colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food-inspired Decor:** Opportunity to create other food-inspired decor pieces like the Cone Lamps. - **Sustainable Lighting:** Opportunity to expand the use of eco-spiral bulbs in unique designs like the Cone Lamps. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunity to capitalize on customers' fond memories of childhood treats for marketing purposes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Potential to create food-inspired decor items for homes. - **Lighting:** Opportunity to develop sustainable lighting solutions. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity to use nostalgia marketing techniques to promote products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gelato-Inspired Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-lamp.md) - [Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Colorful Coned Glass Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barber-and-osgerby-1.md) - [Versatile Torch-Style Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cono.md) - [Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Compact Elaborate LED Smart-Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md)