# Recycled Paper Lamps Gaby Crohn's Document Light is Made of Old Receipts & Diaries By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaby-crohn-document-light References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/7208/document-light-by-gaby-crohn.html) Part of a project called ‘substitutes,’ the Document Light uses paper documents which include receipts, diary pages and memos to create a [lampshade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp). The lamp is used as a filing system, which inevitably reinterprets the idea of storage and filing space. Instead of letting your [paper files](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) pile up in a desk drawer and forgetting about them, why not attach it to the most visible place and make some use out of your lamp? **Implications** - Consumers are seeking out items that feature a greener aesthetic. Products that promote a [greener lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-lamp-series) appeal to shoppers who want to protect the planet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Green Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing products that prioritize sustainability and appeal to consumers seeking a greener lifestyle. - **Upcycled Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing discarded materials, such as paper documents, to create unique and environmentally-friendly products. - **Functional Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating functional storage solutions into everyday objects, such as lamps, to maximize space and reduce clutter. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and functional lighting options that enhance the aesthetic appeal and storage capabilities of homes. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a market for upcycled and environmentally-friendly products that meet consumers' desire for greener lifestyles. - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesigning office supplies to incorporate functional storage features, like the use of old documents for lampshades, to optimize space and organization in workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Lightweight Paper-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplat-lamp.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md)