# Glowing Light Switch Benches The HIK Ontwerpers Benches Will Keep You Illuminated By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-light-switch-benches References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/01/07/switch-bench-giant-light-switch/) & [hik-ontwerpers.nl](http://www.hik-ontwerpers.nl/) Built to resemble a life-size model of a light switch, this [publicly accessible bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench) is not only fun and quirky, but also encourages people to stop and interact with it. What makes this piece of architecture so unique is that it not only looks like what it's modeled after, but it also displays a [fluorescent light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp) which turns on or off depending on which side of the bench you sit on. This illuminated light switch bench is great for those looking to chill out at night on a bench while not being completely shrouded in darkness. Not only is this light switch bench [interactive and engaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp), it also aims to deliver a message to the public: be more environmentally conscious about energy consumption and remember to conserve. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Public Seating:** Creating interactive experiences with public seating creates an opportunity for brands to engage with customers in a novel way. - **Sustainable Public Art:** Creating environmentally conscious public art installations can raise awareness about sustainability and encourage conservation efforts. - **Innovative Lighting Design:** Integrating lighting design with functional structures can create visually striking and memorable public installations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Furniture:** Integrating lighting and functional design components can create unique and engaging outdoor furniture pieces. - **Public Art:** Creating installations that encourage social interaction can enhance public spaces and benefit communities. - **Sustainability Education:** Using public installations to raise awareness about sustainability can create opportunities for businesses and organizations to educate the public about eco-friendly practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Rotating Solar-Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solarpowered-bench-that-spins-ever-so-slowly.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Kinetic Musical Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-bench.md) - [Bold Motion Bench Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelbench-krllermller-edition.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Socket-Concealing Light Switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-switch-system.md) - [Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playground-bench.md)