# Animalistic Lampshades The Donkey & Friends Series by MOSTLIKELY are Cute and Personable By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-friends References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/donkey-and-friends.php) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/DONKEYANDFRIENDS) The Donkey & Friends light series is a collection of adorable lamps that have been given distinct animalistic features. Whether shaped like a fox, owl, rabbit, donkey, cat or even a penguin, the light fixtures will wiggle their way into the hearts of many. Considering the various silhouettes they take on, a person can adopt the one that best suits their personality, which helps to make the Donkey & Friends series even more personal. Designed by Maik Perfahl and Wolfgang List of MOSTLIKELY, two architects and designers who met at the [Vienna University of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiko-wien-bed), the Donkey & Friends light series is [made out of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito). Sold in a [flatpack format](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp), the need to be cut, folded and glued in order to bring them to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animalistic Lamps:** Designing lamps and other lighting fixtures inspired by animals that can serve as unique decorative pieces in homes and offices. - **Personalization of Lighting:** Creating customizable lamps that can be shaped like various animals and align with the personality of individuals. - **Eco-friendly Lighting Materials:** Developing flatpack lamp designs using eco-friendly material like paper that can be assembled by customers easily at home. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace and market animalistic lamps as unique decorative items that will help customers add a touch of personalization to their living spaces. - **Paper Industry:** The paper industry can explore new eco-friendly product lines catering to consumer demand for interior decor items that are both sustainable and visually appealing. - **Technology:** Technology companies can create platforms to allow customers to personalize their lamps by designing unique shapes and animals that can be printed using 3D printers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Character-Like Wireless Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddy-table-lamp.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Bulbous Whimsical Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic.md) - [Dimmable Dog Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grejsimojs.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md)