# Geodesic Retail Lighting Installations The 'Crystalline' Chandelier Highlights a Natural Formation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalline-chandelier References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/09/02/the-crystalline-chandelier-for-melissas-nyc-shoe-store-looks-like-a-massive-glowing-geode/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [softlabnyc](https://softlabnyc.com/) The 'Crystalline' chandelier has been created by SOFlab for the Melissa flagship store in New York as a [naturalistic illumination installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation) that creates an ethereal experience for shoppers. The asymmetrical light is achieved with a [thin metal frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-chandelier) that has been paired with acrylic panels with a pearlescent aesthetic to help create visual intrigue for shoppers to admire. 50 cells and more than 400 pieces of custom-cut aluminum make up the construction of the chandelier, which casts a [rainbow illumination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs) across the entire shop environment. The 'Crystalline' chandelier is inspired by the Winter shoe line and helps to transform the retail location into a cave-like environment that enhances the experience for shoppers to make shopping feel more like a geological adventure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geodesic Retail Lighting:** Incorporating geodesic lighting installations creates a unique and ethereal experience for shoppers. - **Pearlescent Aesthetic:** Utilizing acrylic panels with a pearlescent aesthetic adds visual intrigue to retail spaces. - **Rainbow Illumination:** Implementing rainbow illumination techniques enhances the overall shop environment and creates a captivating atmosphere for shoppers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail Design:** The retail design industry can benefit from incorporating geodesic lighting installations to create a memorable shopping experience. - **Lighting Fixtures:** Lighting fixture manufacturers can explore the use of acrylic panels with a pearlescent aesthetic to offer visually captivating products for retail spaces. - **Shopping Center Development:** Shopping center developers can consider implementing rainbow illumination techniques to enhance the overall atmosphere and attract more customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Immersive Crystal Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-crystal-installation.md) - [Multifaceted Glass Crystal Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-light-fixtures.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Geometric Bar-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean.md) - [Sculptural Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md)