# Cork-Encased Torches Flashlight by Joseph Guerra is Cheaply Made and Easily Stored By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashlight-by-joseph-guerra References: [josephguerra](http://www.josephguerra.com) The shape of batteries and the rounded form of a clasped hand might have dictated the cylindrical look of the common [electric torch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight), but the composition of the Flashlight by Joseph Guerra is no less efficient. The [handheld illuminating device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot) is a rectangular prism, ergonomically enhanced with a handgrip and a knuckle indentation. Somewhat unexpectedly, the gadget is [made of cork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box). The springy material is CNC-cut for a rational and efficient method of manufacturing. Its outer contours are quite simple to sculpt and its inner cavities need only accommodate a few fuel cells, a couple of wires and a conical gap for the installation of the lightbulb. Flashlight by Joseph Guerra is consequently cheap to produce, easy to maintain and practical to store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Lighting Solutions:** Using environmentally friendly materials like cork to create innovative lighting solutions is a growing trend with great market potential. - **Efficient Manufacturing Techniques:** Using CNC-cutting for cost-efficient and practical manufacturing is a trend disrupting traditional production methods. - **Ergonomic Design:** Creating everyday devices with a focus on ergonomics is becoming increasingly popular and presents valuable disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can benefit from sustainable and innovative lighting solutions that are easy to produce, maintain and store. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing can adopt more cost-efficient and practical methods such as CNC-cutting to reduce production costs and speed up the process. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies focused on creating ergonomic consumer electronics presenting an excellent opportunity for innovation and profit in the ever-growing market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Flashlight Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick.md) - [Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight.md) - [Functional Lifestyle Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashlight-concept.md) - [Interchangeable Component Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-camping-lantern.md) - [Multipurpose Flashlight Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onurhan-demir.md) - [Sustainable Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corka.md) - [Vintage Aesthetic Practical Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones.md) - [Collapsible Emergency-Ready Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomori-lantern-kit.md) - [Stylish Outdoor Illumination Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-lantern.md)