# Ornament-Encompassing Lights The Interaction Lamp Explores Shadow, Reflection and Emphasis By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interaction-lamp References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/products/lighting/interaction-lamp/) & [paulmenand.fr](http://www.paulmenand.fr/index.php?/projets/lampe-interaction-emnewem/) If you were to strip the archetypal [table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp) down to its bare structure and silhouette, you might end up with something resembling the Interaction Lamp. Its thin wiry frame looks more specifically like the skeleton of a fabric-less lampshade. "Where is the lightbulb?" you might ask. The fixture is equipped with a ring of LEDs that surround the thicker loop on top. All of them face downwards, maintaining a mystery about the piece's function and keeping the glare away from users' eyes. The [minimalist and industrial composition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design) of Paul Menand's design isn't the most intriguing feature of the Interaction Lamp. You can place items like [vases, sculptures and planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection) beneath the halo to produce spotlighting, shadow-casting and reflective effects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 27% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interaction Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures that interact with their surroundings can create unique experiences and enhance the ambiance of a space, while providing practical lighting solutions. - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalist design has been popular for several years, and continues to attract users who appreciate simplicity and functionality in their products and spaces. - **Industrial Aesthetics:** Industrial design elements can add a unique and edgy touch to products and spaces, with metals, wire, and exposed structures being popular materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Offering lighting solutions that blend practicality and creativity can give interior designers an edge in the competitive market. - **Home Decor:** As consumers continue to invest in their living spaces, home decor businesses can capitalize on unique and functional products that offer a modern and industrial aesthetic. - **Lighting Industry:** Innovating lighting fixtures that offer versatility, interactivity and aesthetics that go beyond the traditional models can help distinguish a lighting company from its competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Calming Orb Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-lamp1.md) - [Elegant Metal Perforated Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Illusory Multidimensional Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-light.md) - [Interactive Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuloa.md) - [Poetic Rippling Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki.md)