# Dock Worker Illuminators The Fisherman by TAF is Inspired by Old-School Fishing Technology By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherman-by-taf References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/04/09/fisherman-by-taf-for-zero/) & [tafarkitektkontor.se](http://www.tafarkitektkontor.se/) The Fisherman by TAF is a [woven-rope light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection) designed to look like the [glass buoys used by fishermen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-light) around the world. The lamp has a [geometric pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-table-light) and is lit by a polypropylene light. The Fisherman Lamp was created for Swedish brand Zero and was handmade in the coastal Swedish city of Hönö. The lamp has a minimalist look and feel that hides its high-quality creation process. These lamps are a great way of shouting out to Scandinavia's old-school fishing industry without refashioning older items and calling them "retro." Celebrating history through design is becoming increasingly popular as designers create modern items with an old-world feel. If you are into innovative and historical design, be sure to check out the Fisherman by TAF. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Old-school Design:** There is a trend towards celebrating history through design, creating modern items with an old-world feel. - **Geometric Lighting:** The Fisherman lamp has a geometric pattern and is lit by a polypropylene light, suggesting a trend towards geometric lighting designs. - **Handmade Products:** The Fisherman lamp was handmade in the coastal Swedish city of Hönö, indicating a trend towards handmade products in home decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The Fisherman lamp is a great example of modern design in home decor, with opportunities for disruptive innovation in lighting and furniture design. - **Fashion:** The woven-rope texture of the Fisherman lamp could inspire innovative design in fashion and accessories. - **Traditional Industries:** The Fisherman lamp celebrates Scandinavia's old-school fishing industry, suggesting opportunities for innovation in traditional industries through design and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastal-breeze-collection.md) - [Artistic Shadow Play Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frero-tala-asa.md) - [3D-Printed Aquatic Life Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-wavy-lamp.md) - [Seaside-Inspired Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemo-lighting.md) - [Bonfire-Inspired Indoor Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iri-lamp.md) - [Statement Contemporary Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filigrana-6.md) - [Fish-Attracting Net Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selective-fishing-underwater-light.md)