# Long Distance Networked Lighting The Good Night Lamp Keeps Loved Ones Connected Remotely By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-night-lamp References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/good-night-lamp.php) & [goodnightlamp](http://goodnightlamp.com/) The Good Night Lamp helps to connect people in long distant relationships, whether it is a father on a business trip or lovers living in different cities. A [network of lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi), each lamp is part of a family that can be distributed as desired among friends, families and other loved ones. When one Good Night Lamp is lit up, its pair lights up as a poignant reminder of their presence. Designed by Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino, the Good Night Lamp was recently unveiled at the 2013 Consumer Electronic Show. Made up of a big lamp and [little lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossi), which are available in [different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp), the system can be used be entire families. Whether the Good Night Lamp signals a return to home, readiness to talk or, if turned off, someone's bedtime, it is helpful and comforting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Long-distance Connected Lighting:** The trend towards lighting systems connecting people in separated locations presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and expand on such products. - **Remote Family Interaction:** The trend towards remote-connected lighting systems could lead to innovations in other products that help families feel more connected over long distances. - **Personal Communication Assistance:** The trend towards personalized lighting systems that assist in communication could lead to more innovative products intended to help people communicate more effectively. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Lighting:** Smart home lighting companies could improve and expand on their products by focusing on technologies that help connect people over long distances. - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications companies could develop lighting systems that work in tandem with their services to help connect people over long distances. - **Family Technology:** Companies focused on developing new family-oriented technologies have an opportunity to expand into products like this that help families stay connected. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Speaker-Equipped Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lullaby-talk.md) - [Circadian Bedside Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-lamp.md) - [Minimal Wake-Aware Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loftie-lamp.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-task-lamp.md) - [Portable Wireless Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fsl-wireless.md) - [Synchronized Portable LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-luma-m-portable-lamp.md) - [Modular LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilo-lamp.md)