In terms of a second life for an old light fixture, the best you can typically hope for is to hand it down to somebody else or to turn it into an eccentric craft. The Groovie Lamp affords another option down the road, of disassembling it, flattening it and recycling its materials.
Made by Mathery of Melbourne, Australia, this table lamp consists of a trapezoidal core that contains its electronic components. This box is surrounded by larger panels that slope inwards, embodying a triangulated shape that shelters a bare lightbulb within. The cord of the Groovie Lamp escapes from one side with sufficient length to reach a wall plug below. Should you wish to transport the illuminator to another room, just wrap the cable around it and carry the lightweight, corrugated contraption away.
What's Driving This Trend
- Recyclable Lighting
- Opportunities for designing sustainable lighting fixtures with easily recyclable materials.
- Flatpack Lamps
- Creating portable, flatpack lighting solutions for easy transportation and assembly.
- Lightweight Structures
- Designing sturdy and lightweight materials, like corrugated cardboard, to create innovative lighting fixtures.
Who This Affects Most
- Interior Design
- Opportunities to incorporate sustainable and portable lighting fixtures in interior decor projects.
- Manufacturing
- Leveraging innovative materials and production processes to manufacture flatpack and recyclable lighting fixtures.
- Sustainability
- Developing eco-friendly lighting solutions to reduce waste and environmental impact.
