# Hourglass Lighting The 'Gira Lamp' is Energy-Conscious and Interactive By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gira-lamp References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/gira-lamp-allows-up-to-300-thousand-hours-of-light-on-a-single-charge/) & [greendiary](http://www.greendiary.com/entry/gira-lamp-keeps-working-for-hours-on-a-single-charge/) Harkening back to the appearance of a [lava lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-lamp), the 'Gira Lamp' seems more than a generation ahead. Designed with the shape of an hourglass, this [eco-friendly table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra) dims after two hours of illumination and requires a [full flip to reactivate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3) the LED lighting system. What's more, the 9V lithium-ion battery-charged 'Gira Lamp' can provide an incredible 300,000 hours of luminescence after just one juice up on its induction dock. Designed by David Estupinan, this light is a must-have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** The 'Gira Lamp' showcases an opportunity to develop energy-conserving lighting systems that rely on renewable energy sources. - **Interactive Lighting:** The 'Gira Lamp' highlights the potential to design lighting systems that can respond and adjust to human interaction. - **Long-lasting Lighting:** The 'Gira Lamp' suggests the need for lighting systems that have extended battery life, requiring less frequent replacement and charging. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Lighting:** The 'Gira Lamp' presents an opportunity for companies to develop more advanced and eco-friendly home lighting systems. - **Office Lighting:** The 'Gira Lamp' demonstrates the potential to create dynamic and energy-conserving lighting systems for workplaces. - **Outdoor Lighting:** The 'Gira Lamp's' long-lasting and rechargable battery signifies an opening to design cost-saving and sustainable lighting for outdoor environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Chic Battery-Powered Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-table-lamp.md) - [Adjustable Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp.md) - [Sustainable Solar Portable Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp.md) - [Reversible Glass Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jal.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingko-smart-vase-light.md) - [Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-lamp-concept.md)