# Automotive Design-Inspired Lamps Doshi Levien's 'Earth to Sky' Range is Sculptural and Functional By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-sky References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/29/earth-to-sky-doshi-levien-aluminium-lights/) & [doshilevien](http://www.doshilevien.com/) Earth to [Sky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-x) is a new lighting range launched by London-based design studio Doshi Levien. The capsule is the first one that the firm has seen completely through by itself — from the stages of conception to the concrete levels of production. Consisting of two [table lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-table-light), a number of wall-hung lights and a ceiling light, each design is envisioned to be [functional and sculptural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape). The inspiration for the Earth to Sky range is quite interesting. Doshi Levien looked toward the "techniques employed to make and repair cars" and as a result, each silhouette in the capsule utilizes automotive aluminum as the main material. The shapes of the lamps follow an organic aesthetic and the experimental quality will surely make them a focal point in the home. Photo Credits: Jonas Lindström ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automotive-inspired Lighting:** Designers are borrowing elements from the auto industry to create functional and sculptural lighting fixtures. - **Sculptural Lighting:** Lighting fixtures are being designed with an organic aesthetic to add a focal point in homes. - **In-house Production:** Design studios are seeing the value in producing their own products, from conception to production. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting Design:** There is an opportunity for lighting companies to incorporate automotive materials and design elements into their product lines. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturing companies can explore partnerships or licensing deals with lighting designers, to incorporate their materials and techniques into lighting products. - **Industrial Design:** More industrial design firms can explore producing their own products, to have complete control over the design process from beginning to end. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handmade Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Astro-Inspired Sculptural Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elara-suspension.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Evening Sky-Inspired Lighting Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Sculptureal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-things.md)