# Weight-Based Lanterns Junji Kawabe’s Functional Art Piece is Sure to Light up Any Room By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-03-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-art-piece References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/lightweight-lamp/) & [junjikawabe](http://junjikawabe.com/light-weight.html) Lamps are common articles in most households nowadays, but having one as a [functional art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawabi) isn’t as commonplace. These [weight-based lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp) hold a simplistic functionality, which is that light emitted from these lanterns are based on the amount of weight that will be placed on top of them. The more weight that is allotted on the scale the brighter the light shines. The design concept for these ingenious weight discriminating lamps are from artist Junji Kawabe. With people wanting flashier and more extravagant means of outfitting their homes and their lives for that matter, it’s refreshing to see a [simplistic approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki) to an instrument that’s been a part of daily human life for several years. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/lightweight-lamp/class=FourteenG), [junjikawabe](http://junjikawabe.com/light-weight.htmlclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Simplistic Functionality:** Incorporate simplistic functionality in everyday objects by creating products that fulfill their intended purpose in a simple yet unique way. - **Weight-based Technology:** Develop innovative products that utilize weight-based technology, allowing for a customizable user experience. - **Functional Art Pieces:** Create functional art pieces that serve a dual purpose as both a practical item and a visually appealing decoration in any space. ### Where This Applies - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can explore incorporating weight-based technology into everyday products, such as lamps, to create unique and customizable items for the home. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate functional art pieces, such as weight-based lamps, to add a unique touch to any space. - **Artists and Designers:** Artists and designers can explore creating functional art pieces that serve a dual purpose as both practical items and visually appealing decorations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md) - [Pear-Shaped Outdoor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp1.md) - [Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pagoda-lamp.md) - [Weighted Multi-Position Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desk-lamp-design.md) - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Calming Orb Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-lamp1.md) - [Zen Workstation Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonsai-desk-lamp.md)