# 3D-Printed Lamp Cages The 'LightCAGE' Hanging Light Lamp is Skeletal and Modern By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-light-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/11/30/a-prison-for-photons/) The 'LightCAGE' hanging light lamp is a futuristic take on the traditional pendant light that is created with a computer and printed using a [3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emil-robbrecht). Rather than feature a traditional lampshade, the 'LightCAGE' uses a skeletal cage to keep the lamp hidden within. This allows a soft level of illumination to come outward to create a very modern ambience in living or working areas. The 'LightCAGE' lamp is crafted from PLA and casts a kaleidoscopic series of [light and shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp) around a space. This works to make the hanging light a functional art piece as well as a way to offer subtle space illumination. Designed by Emmanuel Osorno, the 'LightCAGE' hanging light lap is the second place winner of the VModern Furniture Design Competition for 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **3d-printed Lamp Cages:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable lamp designs. - **Skeletal Lighting Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop minimalist lighting solutions that use skeletal cages to create modern, ambient lighting effects. - **Functional Art Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic design with functional lighting to create statement pieces that enhance the aesthetic appeal of living and working spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with 3D printing technology to revolutionize lighting design in interior spaces. - **Decorative Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate decorative lighting industry by incorporating skeletal cages and 3D printing technology. - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of functional lighting and artistic expression within furniture design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Suspended Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haibu.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Cloud-Like Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass-2025-pendants.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Sculptural 3d-Printed Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffl-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Sustainable Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycreation-droplet.md)