# Fluid Illumination-Inspired Lamps The 'Gweilo' Lights from PARTISANS Have a Ghostly Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gweilo-lights References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/12/24/these-lighting-fixtures-mimic-the-fluid-movement-of-light-itself/) & [partisans](http://partisans.com/) The 'Gweilo' lights are a range of luminaries that bring an ethereal touch to the process of brightening up a space in a passive, almost ghostly manner. The lights draw design inspiration from the actual rays of light created by the luminaries, which gives each one a flowing aesthetic that could be mistaken for movement at first glance. These design aspects are what influences the name of the lights, Gweilo, which translates to 'white ghost from Cantonese. The light fixtures are designed in XS, S, M, L and XL size options, and are achieved using optical-grade acrylic sheets that have been expertly shaped to achieve the wavy finish seen here. The 'Gweilo' lights are the design work of Alex Josephson of the Toronto-based design firm PARTISANS. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ethereal Lighting:** Luminaries with flowing aesthetics that create an ethereal ambiance. - **Optical-grade Acrylic:** The use of high-quality acrylic sheets to achieve a wavy finish for lighting fixtures. - **'gweilo' Design:** Drawing inspiration from the ghostly appearance of Cantonese tales, creating unique lighting designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Incorporating ethereal lighting fixtures to create unique and captivating environments. - **Lighting Manufacturing:** Developing innovative lighting solutions using optical-grade acrylic for a distinctive wavy finish. - **Home Decor:** Introducing 'Gweilo' lights as a new design trend for creating a ghostly ambiance in living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Silkworm-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-lighting.md) - [Rippling Aquatic Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-lights.md) - [Floating Illusion Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lp-lamp.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auge-light-mini.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Geometric Bar-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean.md)