# Acrylic Stone Lighting Series Floris Wubben Designs the Crystal Twist with Baars & Bloemhoff By Amy Duong | Published 2018-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-twist References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/studio-floris-wubben-creates-the-crystal-twist-lighting-collection-out-of-acrylic-stone/) & [floriswubben.nl](http://www.floriswubben.nl/crystal-twist/) Amsterdam-based designer Floris Wubben designs the Crystal Twist [lighting collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-collection) for his design studio. The capsule of illuminating pieces is comprised of HI-MACS acrylic stone materials made to look as if it is ripping apart in a cylindrical structure. This type of materials is often used for clean and sleek surface finishes such as countertops. Wubben takes it down a much different route with an [organic quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs) to it. When experimenting with the capsule, Wubben found that the material could be ripped apart when it reaches a certain heat. After that, he made a tool that would assist in tearing off the acrylic stone to create a clean spiral form. To complete the lamp product, Wubben layers the stone to allow light to shine through the cracks and emphasize the ripped up edges. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Lighting Designs:** Designers are exploring organic materials and forms to create unique lighting designs, such as Floris Wubben's Crystal Twist collection. - **Disruptive Use of Acrylic Stone:** Floris Wubben's use of acrylic stone materials in his lighting collection showcases a new way to manipulate and transform this typically sleek and clean material. - **Interactive Lighting Experiences:** The layered acrylic stone construction in the Crystal Twist collection allows for light to shine through the cracks, creating a dynamic and interactive lighting experience. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** The Crystal Twist collection presents an opportunity for lighting designers to experiment with new materials and forms, pushing the boundaries of traditional lighting design. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate the Crystal Twist collection into their projects to add a unique, organic aesthetic to lighting fixtures and overall design concepts. - **Material Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of acrylic stone materials can explore the potential for innovative applications, such as Floris Wubben's ripping technique, to expand their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Crystalline Acrylic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel-flare-collection.md) - [Crystal-Celebrating Light Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/port-light.md) - [Stone-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-kobble.md) - [Multifaceted Glass Crystal Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-light-fixtures.md) - [Volcanic Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-installation.md) - [Glassmaking Tubular Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-light.md) - [Moon-Inspired Column Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/column-lights.md) - [Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-archive.md)