# Dramatic Weather Lamps The RainLight By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/depressing-lighting-rainlight References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/11/18/rainlight-wont-follow-charlie-brown-around/) & [hellokarl](http://www.hellokarl.com/) Charles Kalpakian’s RainLight is perfect for anyone who relishes in inclement weather; its design looks just like the cartoon rain cloud that used to follow Charlie Brown around. The [neon tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drape-light) that make up the downpour of rain on Charles Kalpakian’s RainLight are activated by touch. While the RainLight would fit right in the decor of homes situated in rainy locales like Seattle, Charles Kalpakian’s hauntingly [beautiful light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection) is just a bit too depressing for my sunny SoCal tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Weather-inspired Home Decor:** Opportunity to create products that reflect meteorological elements for interior decoration and functionality. - **Interactive Lighting:** Products designed to enhance user experience by incorporating touch or motion-based technology. - **Emotional Design:** Concepts that evoke specific feelings or emotions to establish an emotional connection with the user. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Incorporating weather-inspired elements for home decor. - **Smart Home Technology:** Developing interactive products designed to enhance user experience through user engagement. - **Lighting:** Designing lighting solutions that bring out specific emotions or sensations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tornado-Inspired Illuminator Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-lamp.md) - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [Rainy Day-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-for-rainy-days.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Organic Cloud-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khmara.md) - [Mesmerizing Glass Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dew-pendant.md) - [Water Movement-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-light.md) - [Dripping Faucet-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-light-fixture.md) - [Poetic Rippling Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki.md)