# Avian Origami Lamps The Perch Light by Umat Yamac Looks Like a Folded Paper Bird By M | Published 2016-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-paper-bird References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/07/origami-bird-lights-by-umat-yamac/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [umutyamac](http://www.umutyamac.com/perch-light) The Perch Light is an avian-inspired lamp by creative Umat Yamac that looks and moves like a folded paper bird. The lamp takes inspiration from the [folded paper origami tradition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorpresa), utilizing synthetic paper materials to compose an ambient light that sits on top of a [golden pedestal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leda). The three dimensional bird has a geometric aesthetic that is modern as well as minimalist. The lamp provides much more than simply a light source, thanks to the incorporation of movement into the design. The bird-shaped light is able to move like the animal it is designed to look like, thanks to its [paper make and counterbalance frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp). The light simply needs a tap to start rocking back and forth on its perch as if the bird is pecking away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Synthetic Paper Materials:** The use of synthetic paper materials in the design of ambient lighting offers opportunities for eco-friendly, sustainable and cost-effective production in the lighting industry - **Geometric Aesthetic:** The adoption of a geometric aesthetic in lighting designs creates opportunities for innovation in modern and minimalist product development - **Incorporation of Movement:** Incorporating movement into traditional household objects such as lamps offers opportunities for the development of connected and interactive products ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore the use of synthetic paper materials and geometric aesthetics to create innovative designs that also offer eco-friendly production options - **Product Design:** The adoption of a geometric aesthetic and incorporation of movement in product designs, such as lamps, presents opportunities for innovation in modern and minimalist product development across various industries - **Interiors:** Incorporating innovative lighting designs with movement, such as the Perch Light, in interior spaces presents opportunities for enhancing the functionality and aesthetic appeal of household objects ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Whimsical Bird-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-lamp.md) - [Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-pendant-light.md) - [Blooming Lighting Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo.md) - [Folded Timber Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md)