# Crescent-Shaped Cement Lamps The Esse Lamp Was Born Out of Lockdown Limitations By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esse-lamp References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/the-esse-lamp-was-born-of-pandemic-restrictions) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/esse-the-lamp-that-challenges-the-lockdown) The Esse lamp by Plato Design and Sign Press was developed during pandemic restrictions, as the design was created in a home garage with limited access to equipment, supplies and manufacturing processes. The lamp boasts a monolithic form made up of simple lines and shapes, which was essential since creating a complex mold wasn't possible. The lamp also includes a slot so that electrical wiring could be added to the design without the need for equipment. Sales of the [cement lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nau-design) in gray, red and yellow will help to contribute to the Lang Europe Onlus Foundation in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund of the [World Health Organization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-light). The lamp is not just a reflection of the current times but also the future of manufacturing, craftsmanship and local resource use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalism-design Aesthetics:** The Esse lamp's simple yet elegant monolithic form is a reflection of the rising trend towards minimalism in design. - **Localized Manufacturing:** Esse Lamp's development in a home garage demonstrates the potential for localized manufacturing to become a trend in the future. - **Social Responsibility:** Sales of the Esse Lamp contribute to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, establishing social responsibility as a trend in the future of business. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The Esse Lamp exemplifies how home decor products can be made with limited resources, opening up opportunities for small businesses in this industry. - **Manufacturing:** With the example of Esse Lamp's development in a home garage, it's evident that future trends in manufacturing will be focused on localized production and smaller-scale operations. - **Social Impact:** Esse Lamp's contribution to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund highlights the importance of social responsibility in the future of the business industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Sculptural 3d-Printed Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffl-lamp.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Handmade Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth.md) - [Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md)