# Tail-Wagging Lighting Man's Best Friend Can Now Illuminate the Home With the Dog Lamp By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-lamp References: [luxuo](http://www.luxuo.com/design/dog-by-charles-kalpakian.html) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/10/27/the-pets-of-our-future-robot-overlords/) Inspired by graffiti, nature, sculpture, lighting, music, animals, and souvenirs, designer Charles Kalpakian’s [playful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Woaw) ‘dog’ lamp is an innovative and functional [lighting and storage unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp). The [dog lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-side-table) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can create and market playful and unique items that cater to consumers' desire for originality and style. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore the integration of functional storage units into their designs, offering customers a dual-purpose product. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can incorporate playful and functional elements into their designs, appealing to consumers who value both aesthetics and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comforting Multifunctional Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-portable-lamp.md) - [Cartoon Dog-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoopy-lamp.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Bold Playful Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lebow-table-lamp.md) - [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md) - [Art-Transformed Home Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog.md) - [Storage-Friendly Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-lamp.md) - [Interactive Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp.md) - [Character-Like Wireless Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddy-table-lamp.md)