# Blueprint Light Switches The Floor Plan Light Switch Makes Turning Off the Attic Light Easy By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floor-plan-light-switch References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/02/know-your-switches/) Normally I don't get too worked up over [lighting equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp), but I think it's okay to get a little excited about the Floor Plan Light Switch. Designer Taewon Hwang's Floor Plan Light Switch is an ingenious redesign that converts your light switch into a floor plan of your house. Each section of the floor plan has a switch that can turn the lights in that section of the house on or off. The Floor Plan Light Switch is great for penny-pinchers who don't want to use anymore electricity than they have to. There are also [eco-friendly implications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-switch1) for this redesigned light switch, like being able to power down an entire office lighting system from one spot. Feel free to get excited now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the incorporation of smart technology into home design, such as floor plan light switches that allow for efficient and convenient control of lighting. - **Energy Efficiency Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new energy-saving solutions for homes and offices, such as light switches that enable users to easily power down entire lighting systems. - **User-centric Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focus on designing products that prioritize user experience and simplify everyday tasks, like the floor plan light switch that makes turning off lights easier. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce smart home technology products that offer efficient and intuitive control of lighting systems. - **Energy Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative energy management solutions that empower users to reduce energy consumption and lower costs. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional product designs with a user-centric approach, incorporating functionality and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Smart Light Switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-switch.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Smart Dial-Style Light Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-tap-switch.md) - [Intelligent Home Lighting Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-sense-controls.md) - [Retrofitted Smart Home Switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-bot.md) - [Minimal Aesthetic Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light.md) - [Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-led-floor-lamp.md) - [Light Switch-Upgrading Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evvr-inwall-relay-smart-light-switch.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md)