# Ice Cream Cone Lights Whippy CFL Bulbs By Cowbag | Published 2008-04-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-cone-bulb-fittings-a-solution-for-ugly-lightbulbs References: [shinyshiny](http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/03/whip_yourself_u.html) & [mixko](http://www.mixko.co.uk/BTQ/LT_WP.html) First Aunt Bessie introduces[cones with mashed potatoes](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangers-and-mash-in-a-cone-uk-seaside-treat-adapts-to-miserable-weather), and now there are these **ice cream lamps**! No question about it, wafers are HOT at the moment. Even if you're not massively into kitsch, there's no denying the Whippy light fixtures are kind of cool. Best of all, they support eco friendly CFL bulbs too. But at £38, they are blooming expensive - and you would have to install them as well. I could not be bothered. However, it's good to see there is at last something to brighten [green light bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp) - which usually tend to look like they've been hit with an ugly stick. Right, I wont waffle on any longer... (sorry) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Novelty Lighting:** Opportunity for innovative and playful designs of lighting fixtures that appeal to consumers' desire for unique home decor pieces. - **Sustainable Lighting:** Opportunity to develop eco-friendly lighting solutions that incorporate CFL bulbs and other sustainable technologies. - **Food-inspired Design:** Opportunity to create designs inspired by popular food items, such as ice cream cones, that appeal to consumers' sense of fun and nostalgia. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Industry can incorporate playful design elements into lighting fixtures to create unique and fun pieces that appeal to consumers. - **Lighting:** Industry can focus on developing sustainable lighting solutions that utilize eco-friendly materials and technologies like CFL bulbs. - **Food and Beverage:** Industry can draw inspiration from popular food items, such as ice cream cones, and incorporate those elements into product designs to create fun and memorable experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Compact Elaborate LED Smart-Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-lamp.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Gelato-Inspired Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-lamp.md) - [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md) - [Colorful Coned Glass Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barber-and-osgerby-1.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb.md) - [Versatile Torch-Style Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cono.md)