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Angular Folded Paper Lamps

The 'Le Pli' Lamp is Simple, Functional and Shipping-Friendly

— August 25, 2017 — Art & Design
Lamps and illuminators are often crafted from metal and other hard materials, but the 'Le Pli' folded paper lamp looks to change this with a design that is made using unexpected materials. The 'Le Pli' lamp is achieved by utilizing three layers of paper, two of which are electrically conductive to achieve the illumination functionality. The lamp features a simple wooden stand that allows the paper to be plugged into it to connect it to power without the need to plug the unit in.

The 'Le Pli' folded paper lamp is completely free of any components that aren't essential to keep it as simple and elegant as possible. The 'Le Pli' is the design work of Sascha dos Santos and Tilmann Studinsky.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Lighting - The use of sustainable and recycled materials in lighting design can result in innovative products with a smaller environmental footprint.
2. Paper-based Crafting - More companies may turn to paper-based materials for crafting products, resulting in unique designs with unexpected functionality.
3. Electrically Conductive Paper - The development and use of electrically conductive paper can pave the way for new types of functional and customizable lighting products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - More eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing lighting products such as 'Le Pli' can find their way into the home decor industry, creating new opportunities for sustainable design.
2. Art and Design - Companies specializing in unique and creative lighting design, such as the makers of 'Le Pli', can thrive in the art and design industry.
3. Sustainable Materials - The use of sustainable materials such as paper in product design can impact a variety of industries, leading to new types of sustainable and innovative products.
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