# Minimalist Skull Illuminators The Hamlet Lamp Boasts a Contemporary Cranium Design By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamlet-lamp References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.ca/2013/04/hamlet-lamps-modernist-colored-skulls.html) & [skitsch.it](http://www.skitsch.it/Categories/9/Lamps) Made of transparent polymer materials, the Hamlet lamp boasts a clean and contemporary design. The [skull shaped lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto), named after the famed tragic Shakesperean character comes available in three different tones; a vibrant red, a deep violet and a clear white. Available at Skitsch, the lamps feature a [versatile design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-delta-lamp) that allows one to use each of the lamp's sides as a base. The Hamlet lamp uses E14 bulbs and features a fun and clever design concept that makes it a great product for a diverse range of consumers. Whether purchased as a spooky home accessory or a cool and kid-friendly home decor item, this skull shaped illuminator is sure to become a focal point wherever it is displayed. The personified lamp features a [simplistic mouth vent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-lamp-concept) and x-shaped eyes that add to its quirky appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Transparent Polymer Materials:** Opportunity to create innovative products using transparent materials in various industries. - **Versatile Design Concept:** Potential to develop multi-functional products with adaptable designs for different consumer needs. - **Quirky and Novelty Home Decor:** Market potential for unique and unconventional home decor items that stand out. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the lighting industry with creative designs and materials. - **Interior Design:** Scope for incorporating unique and eye-catching decor items in interior design projects. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Opportunities to offer unconventional and captivating products in the gifts and novelties industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Brutalist Bedside Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestige-lamp.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Minimalist 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp1.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md)