# Laser-Etched Lightbulbs The URI LED Lamps Are Constructed From Interlocking Flat Pieces By M | Published 2016-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etched-lightbulb References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/posts/55849/Laser-Etched-Radial-LED-Lightbulbs) & [napmaker](http://www.napmaker.com/) The URI etched lightbulbs by Hong-Kong creative Yat Ming provide consumers with a design developed using lasers to create the intricate and interlocking cages that enclose the light source. The lamps are made using several flat pieces that interlock into one another to create a detailed and [geometric shade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp). The exterior of the bulb is so beautifully ornate that the bulb can stand alone as its own decor piece. The bulbs take inspiration from incandescents utilizing the elongated shape and screw-in base popularized by the vintage light. However, the URI lightbulbs are much more intricate in style and make with flat white sheets that are [laser-etched into sphered webs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt). When the pieces are locked into one another they create a three dimensional frame that surrounds the LED. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Laser-etched Decor:** Opportunity for designers to create intricately laser-etched decor pieces using flat sheets. - **Geometric Lighting:** Trend towards geometric lighting designs that create intricate 3D frames around LED bulbs. - **Vintage-inspired LED:** Growth in popularity of LED bulbs designed with vintage-inspired elongated shape and screw-in base. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for lighting companies to incorporate laser-etched geometric designs into their product line. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create unique, eye-catching decor pieces using laser-etching technology. - **Sustainable Technology:** Utilizing this laser-etching technique to create intricately designed LED lightbulbs could present sustainable, energy-efficient lighting solutions to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Lantern-Like Light Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-kyeol-series.md) - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Bonfire-Inspired Indoor Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iri-lamp.md) - [Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb.md) - [Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aureole.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md)