# Wind-Up Bedside Lamps Jasper Hou's 'Timer to Light' Turns Off After You Fall Asleep By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasper-hou-timer-to-light References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/23743/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/31/time-your-light/) Jasper Hou’s ‘Timer to Light’ [bedside lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darling-concept) is one of those inventions that should have come to fruition eons ago. This [wind-up lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp) lets you specify how long it should stay on; when the time has expired, it turns itself off. It’s that simple. Jasper Hou’s ‘Timer to Light’ is perfect for individuals like me who often [fall asleep with the lights on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunora) and then either temporarily blind themselves in the middle of the night or just leave the lights on until morning out of laziness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Bedside Lamps:** Opportunity for innovators to create bedside lamps that learn and personalize to an individual's sleep pattern. - **Sustainable Lighting Solutions:** Opportunity for businesses to offer energy-efficient lighting options through wind-up or solar technology. - **Sleep Technology:** Opportunity for companies to create more products or services that aim to improve sleep quality and monitor sleep patterns. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Bedside lamps can be a great addition to the home decor industry by offering innovative designs and features. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for the renewable energy industry to incorporate wind-up and solar technologies into lighting solutions. - **Health and Wellness:** Sleep technology can be a great addition to the health and wellness industry that focuses on promoting better sleep habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circadian Bedside Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-lamp.md) - [Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-timer.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loftie-lamp.md) - [Stress Reduction Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnest-table-lamp.md) - [Storage-Friendly Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-lamp.md) - [Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-lamp-concept.md) - [Sleep-Aiding Tranquil Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-player.md) - [Health-Focused Bedside Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-twilight.md) - [Sleep-Aiding Lava Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epy.md)