# Geometric Eco-Lighting The in-ei Lampshade Collection by Issey Miyake is Sustainable and Stylish By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-ei-lampshade-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/05/in-ei-lampshades-by-issey-miyake-for-artemide/) & [isseymiyake](http://www.isseymiyake.com) The in-ei Lampshade collection may be stunning to look at, but there is a more powerful reason why customers will want to get there hands them. An [eco-friendly alternative to traditional lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra), they have been constructed out of a fibrous fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles. Created by Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake for Italian lighting firm [Artemide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixa-collection), the in-ei Lampshade collection was recently presented at the 2012 Milan Design Week. Folded into [beautiful geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape), the combination of form, function and sustainability makes these lighting accessories must-haves for the home. The minimalist color palette allows people to fully appreciate the complex shapes the lampshades take on. 'In-ei' means 'shadow,' 'nuance' and 'shade' in Japanese. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** The use of sustainable materials in lampshade design presents an opportunity for eco-friendly lighting solutions. - **Recycled Fashion:** The utilization of fibrous fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles offers a fashion-forward approach to sustainable design. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** The minimalist color palette and geometric shapes of the lampshades tap into the trend of minimalist aesthetics in home decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore sustainable and eco-friendly lampshade design to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious lighting solutions. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate eco-friendly materials, such as fibrous fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles, into their designs to cater to the environmentally conscious consumer. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the minimalist aesthetics and geometric lampshade designs to create visually appealing and sustainable lighting solutions for homes and other spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md) - [Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haori-light.md) - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md) - [Eco-Friendly Textured Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-lamp-series.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Geometric Bar-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean.md)