# Chandelier Hybrids The 'Digital Dreams' Hanging Digital Photo Lamp Combines Photography & Lighting By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-photo-lamp References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/high-tech-hybrid-hanging-lights-digital-photo-frames/) & [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/017952.php) This 'Digital Dreams' hanging digital photo lamp by The Netherlands' Brand Van Egmond, combines keepsake photo display with functional illumination. The hybrid chandelier-style lamp can be adapted to create multi-sized lighting designs. The digital photo lamp is customizable with digital photo display frames to create different chandelier styles. The idea applies creative design using digital photo displays in a functional application. **Implications** - Brand Van Egmond is made up out of the duo Annet van Egmond and William Brand. The two state that they were inspired by photography while they were working on their book called Lighting Sculptures. From there, the inspiration for making the unique Digital Dreams hanging digital photo lamp was acquired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Lighting:** Opportunities for creating more versatile and customizable lighting designs through the use of hybrid technologies. - **Photo Display Integration:** Combining photography and lighting in innovative ways to create unique and personalized home decor items. - **Functional Art:** The use of digital photo displays in functional applications like lighting fixtures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Creating new opportunities for unique and personalized lighting fixtures that can integrate with a wide range of home decor styles. - **Photography:** Opportunities for photography companies to expand their offerings to include digital photo displays integrated into functional products like lighting fixtures. - **Interior Design:** Professionals can integrate digital photo displays into their lighting design projects, allowing clients to combine art and function in a unique and personal way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Purpose Camera-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgian-floor-lamp-clock.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Sunset Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-sunset-lamp.md) - [Illusory Multidimensional Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-light.md) - [Projected Photo Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixybeam.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Portable Camera-Equipped Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilma-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md)