# Rad Ruler Lamps The Tools Table Lamp by Fabien Dumas Makes New Use of Rulers By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabien-dumas References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/13644/fabien-dumas-tools-table-lamp.html) & [toomanydesigners.net](http://www.toomanydesigners.net/www.toomanydesigners.net/Blog/Entries/2011/1/5_Tools.html) Fabien Dumas has crafted an intriguing [table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juba-tl1-table-lamp), dubbed Tools, that has given ordinary rulers a new life. This lighting apparatus is a one-of-a-kind creation that is currently part of an exhibit called Poetry Happens. Fabien Dumas's [office lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp), uses an extending ruler that results in the [adjustable features of the lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp). The goal of Fabien Dumas was to turn something so common (like rulers) into an uncommon creation. This lamp seems like it would make a perfect addition to any designers work studio. It has an artistic design that would sit well in a space of booming creativity. Fabien Dumas really has transformed the ordinary into something special. I would love to have a lamp like this; it would add a sweet charm to any room. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/13644/fabien-dumas-tools-table-lamp.html), [toomanydesigners.net](http://www.toomanydesigners.net/www.toomanydesigners.net/Blog/Entries/2011/1/5_Tools.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Innovative Lighting Designs:** The Tools table lamp by Fabien Dumas demonstrates how ordinary objects, like rulers, can be repurposed to create unique and artistic lighting fixtures. - **Creative Use of Everyday Objects:** The lamp's use of rulers as an adjustable feature highlights the potential for transforming common items into extraordinary creations. - **Artistic Design in Functional Objects:** Fabien Dumas's lamp combines functionality with aesthetics, showcasing the trend of incorporating artistic elements into everyday objects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The unique and artistic design of the Tools table lamp offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the home decor industry. - **Product Design:** The repurposing of rulers in the lamp opens up possibilities for innovative and sustainable product designs in various industries. - **Lighting Industry:** The Tools table lamp exemplifies the potential for creating disruptive lighting designs and products in the lighting industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Sophisticated Productivity Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-mindduo-2-table-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Playful Table Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp.md) - [Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodo-table-lamp.md) - [Screw-Inspired Industrial Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-table-lamp.md) - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md)