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The Eye Cloning Lights by 5.5 Designers Stares Eerily

— October 24, 2012 — Art & Design
The Eye Cloning Lights are the perfect piece to finish off the Halloween decor for that house party some might be throwing this coming weekend. Eerily illuminated, they take on the look (quite literally) of a set of eyes. What makes them even more creepy is the fact that they are inspired by the customer's real eyes, hence the term 'cloning.'

Created by 5.5 Designers, the Eye Cloning Lights are part of a larger Cloning collection that also mimics people's hair, weight, height and more. Instead of succumbing to the aesthetic of common objects, the designs that are part of this collection "aims to restore the centrality of human nature," according to the French-based design firm.
Trend Themes
1. Eerie Lighting - The Eye Cloning Lights demonstrate the trend of eerie lighting designs that create an unsettling atmosphere.
2. Personalized Cloning - The Cloning collection reflects the trend of personalized design by using real customer features, such as eyes, hair, weight, and height.
3. Human-centric Design - The Eye Cloning Lights and the larger Cloning collection embody the trend of human-centric design that emphasizes the importance of human nature in product aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The eerie lighting trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for home decor companies to create unique and unsettling lighting fixtures.
2. Design and Manufacturing - The personalized Cloning trend opens up opportunities for design and manufacturing companies to offer customized products that mimic customer features.
3. Interior Design - The human-centric design trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for interior design firms to create spaces that prioritize human comfort and nature-inspired elements.
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