# Air-Circulating Lamps The 'Torus' Fan Lamp Provides Illumination and Heat Relief By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fan-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/04/21/this-fan-gives-you-a-light-breeze/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/ByeongjunKim) The need for [dual-purpose products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-focus) is becoming more apparent as consumers shift to focus more intensely on efficiency; the 'Torus' fan lamp is designed with this aesthetic in mind. Designed by Byeongjun Kim, the 'Torus' features a fan section on an electromagnetic rail system that allows it to operate much more silently than other fans on the market. Capable of being bent and shifted to offer a breeze or illumination, the 'Torus' is outfitted with a [strip of LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp) for eco-friendly operation. The design of the 'Torus' fan lamp allows the blades to operate in either clockwise or counter-clock wise orientations. This enables air to either be pushed up or down to allow for a customized form of heat relief during warm weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Dual-purpose Products:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more efficient products by combining functions such as lighting and cooling like the 'Torus' fan lamp. - **Silent Fans:** Companies can incorporate the electromagnetic rail system used in the 'Torus' fan lamp to create other silent fan products. - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** The use of LED lights in the 'Torus' fan lamp highlights an opportunity for eco-conscious lighting solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** Companies in the home appliance industry can utilize the technology used in the 'Torus' fan lamp to create more efficient products that combine functions. - **Lighting:** The eco-friendly LED lighting in the 'Torus' fan lamp highlights an opportunity for innovation in the lighting industry. - **Fan Manufacturing:** The incorporation of the electromagnetic rail system in the 'Torus' fan lamp suggests an opportunity for fan manufacturers to create more silent products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lamp-Equipped Fan Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-gale-fan.md) - [Planetary Dual-Illumination Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbis-lamp.md) - [Two-in-One Rechargeable Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliance-concept.md) - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Compact Circulator Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circulator-fan.md) - [Jet Engine-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tello-zet.md) - [Rectangular Bladeless Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rectangular-bladeless-fans.md) - [Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitos.md) - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md)