# Cut Out Cardboard Lamps The Jesse Harrington Au Light is Made of a Single Sheet of Paper By Jordy E | Published 2012-11-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesse-harrington-au References: [updates.gizmodo](http://updates.gizmodo.com/post/34826313509/this-lamp-is-made-from-a-single-sheet-of) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Lamp-simple/) Jesse Harrington Au's LED-lit lamp is made of a single sheet of cardboard. The guided step-by-step cut-out process allows one to recreate the light with a laser printer. A downloadable CAD file provides the basic instructions, all that is required is the printing. This at-home illumination project changes the pace of decor. Instead of shopping, followers of Harrington Au can replicate his exact layout with relative ease. The hardest part is locating a laser cut printer. After placing the brown bits of paper together, Harrington Au strung a LED ribbon through the piece. A basic plug was then fastened to the end. The final product is well worth the assembly process as it can placed in a variety of indoor settings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **At-home Illumination:** Creating DIY lighting projects at home adds a personal touch to decor and allows individuals to replicate designer designs. - **Laser Cut Printing:** The use of laser cut printing technology simplifies the process of creating intricate designs on various materials like cardboard. - **LED Lighting:** The use of LED lights in DIY projects provides energy-efficient and customizable lighting options for indoor settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of at-home illumination by offering DIY lighting kits and customizable designs for consumers. - **Printing Services:** Printing companies can focus on providing laser cut printing services to cater to the increasing demand for DIY projects. - **Lighting Manufacturing:** LED lighting manufacturers have the opportunity to create DIY lighting kits and innovative designs for consumers to assemble and personalize. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [Folded Timber Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp.md) - [Minimalist 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp1.md)