# Balloon Tree Lighting The Infectious Lamp by Julien Bergignat By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infectious-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/16/squishy-light-spheres/) & [julienbergignat](http://www.julienbergignat.com/Julien_Bergignat_Industrial_Designer/Home.html) If you like things that are softy and squishy--and I'm sure there are more than a few of you out there--then you'll love the Infectious Lamp. Comprised of exactly those two qualities, the kicker (as you have probably already deduced) is that it [lights up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp) as well. Designed by Julien Bergignat for PEGA, the Infectious Lamp offers a flattering, [soft glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light) when piled together, hence, the 'infectious' part of the name. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Soft and Squishy Lighting:** Discover the trend of soft and squishy lighting, offering a unique blend of coziness and illumination. - **Infectious Design:** Explore the trend of infectious design with the Infectious Lamp, captivating with its soft glow and alluring aesthetic. - **Interactive Lighting:** Experience the innovation of interactive lighting through the Infectious Lamp, combining tactile elements with illumination. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the soft and squishy lighting trend to create cozy and visually appealing lighting options for consumers. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can leverage the infectious design trend to create captivating and unique lighting solutions that stand out in the market. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can incorporate interactive lighting innovations, such as the Infectious Lamp, to enhance the ambiance and tactile experience of spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Bulbous Whimsical Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Human Physio-Themed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dif-lamp.md) - [Organic Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso.md) - [Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pofu.md) - [Lantern-Inspired Soft Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fermob-lighting.md) - [Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeka.md)