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Tail-Wagging Lighting

Man's Best Friend Can Now Illuminate the Home With the Dog Lamp

— September 26, 2009 — Art & Design
Inspired by graffiti, nature, sculpture, lighting, music, animals, and souvenirs, designer Charles Kalpakian’s playful ‘dog’ lamp is an innovative and functional lighting and storage unit. The dog lamp stores books on his back and lights up when you pull on his tail. A dynamo stores energy and provides light.

This fun and friendly light is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike. Kalpakian is doing man’s best friend justice.

Implications - In the last few years, there has been an increased premium placed on owning products that are original in style and design. A company can capitalize on this by altering every day products with avant-garde designs or colors, providing consumers with the ability to spice up the mundane with style.
Trend Themes
1. Original Design Products - Companies can capitalize on the premium placed on original style and design by altering everyday products with avant-garde designs or colors.
2. Functional Storage Units - There is an opportunity to create innovative and functional storage units that also serve as decorative pieces, like the dog lamp that stores books and provides light.
3. Playful Home Decor - There is a growing market for playful and unique home decor items that add a touch of fun and personality to living spaces, such as the dog lamp.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can create and market playful and unique items that cater to consumers' desire for originality and style.
2. Lighting - The lighting industry can explore the integration of functional storage units into their designs, offering customers a dual-purpose product.
3. Furniture - The furniture industry can incorporate playful and functional elements into their designs, appealing to consumers who value both aesthetics and functionality.
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