# Rubber-Dipped Fixtures The Guarda Luz Lamp is a Modern Lightbulb with a Twist By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guarda-luz-lamp References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/products/lighting/guarda-luz-lamp/) & [fetichedesign.br](http://fetichedesign.com.br/) Even though the makers of the Guarda Luz Lamp exercised [traditional manufacturing practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito), the product manages to exude a convincingly contemporary appearance. Glass-blowing techniques produce the beautiful [bulbous forms of the light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso) that become one-of-a-kind creations of the Brazilian studio. Inspired by the shape of the archetypal lightbulb, Fetiche sculpts its illuminators to assume the same silhouette; however, the difference is the flattening of one side that allows the pieces to stand slanted on their own. Furthermore, the see-through material is coated with an [opaque skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp), achieved through the dipping of each object into a waxy rubber substance. This serves the purpose of a lampshade. Afterwards, the electrical components and light source are fed in through the narrow neck of the shell to establish a truly unconventional composition in the Guarda Luz Lamp. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## 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 - **Glass-blowing Techniques:** Exploring modern applications for glass-blowing techniques in lighting design, such as creating unique bulbous forms and unconventional compositions. - **Rubber Coating:** Utilizing rubber coating as a replacement for traditional lampshades, providing a sleek and opaque finish to lighting fixtures. - **Unconventional Compositions:** Designing lighting fixtures with asymmetrical shapes and slanted positioning, giving a contemporary twist to traditional bulb silhouettes. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** Incorporating glass-blowing techniques, rubber coatings, and unconventional compositions in the design of modern lighting fixtures. - **Manufacturing:** Exploring the use of traditional manufacturing practices combined with innovative materials and techniques to create unique lighting products. - **Home Decor:** Integrating modern lighting fixtures with contemporary design trends, providing consumers with unique and visually appealing options for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luisa-collection.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuloa.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Translucent Bulbous Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light.md) - [Brutalist Bedside Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestige-lamp.md) - [Touch-Enhanced Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolita.md) - [Dripping Faucet-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-light-fixture.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Molten Glass Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-1.md)