# Colorful Panda Light Covers These DIY Lampshades from Mostlikely Double as Works of Animal Art By Michael Hines | Published 2013-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lampshades-from-mostlikely References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/10/21/diy-lampshades-by-most-likely/) & [mostlikely.at](http://www.mostlikely.at/) You don't have to be a dedicated interior designer to recognize the awesomeness of these DIY lampshades from Mostlikely. The Austrian design collective teamed up with Vienna-based artist BOICUT to create what it calls "complex objects at a low price." Said description perfectly describes these lampshades, which actually start life as posters. Should you decide to change your poster into a lampshade, all you need to do is a little cutting and pasting. In addition to functioning as a poster, the DIY lampshades from Mostlikely also work as masks and can be stacked atop one another to form a totem pole. The [artsy animal designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto) are colorful and don't come off as pretentious, making them accessible to those outside the design community. Here's hoping more designers take cues from Mostlikely and create [artsy and functional pieces of design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) that are sold at a low cost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **DIY Lampshade Trend:** There is a growing trend in DIY lampshades that offer functionality and artistic expression at an affordable price. - **Multi-functional Design Trend:** Designers are embracing the idea of creating products that serve multiple purposes, such as functioning as a poster, mask, or totem pole. - **Accessible Art Trend:** There is a movement towards creating art and design pieces that are accessible and relatable to a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the DIY lampshade trend by offering affordable and customizable options to consumers. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating multi-functional products that blur the lines between art and functionality. - **Craft and DIY Industry:** The craft and DIY industry can leverage the accessible art trend by providing resources and materials for individuals to create their own artistic and functional pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Customizable Minimal Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-delta-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md)