# Optical Illusion Lighting The Kah-Du Lampshade Collection is in Perpetual Motion By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kah-du-lampshade-collection References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/12/31/the-kah-du-lampshade-collection-by-ilanel-design-studio/) & [ilanel](http://www.ilanel.com/) Looking at the Kah-du lampshade collection makes me a bit dizzy. Of course, that was completely intended, as this [luminous lamp series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1) is based on a mathematical pattern of [optical illusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection). Designed by Ilanel Design Studio, the Kah-du lampshade collection is [bold and sculptural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp), perfect for those looking to make a statement in their home. Although it would certainly be a more contemporary addition, I can easily see this hung in a Victorian-esque living space as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mathematical Patterns:** Exploiting mathematical patterns in design to create optical illusion lighting. - **Bold and Sculptural Designs:** Creating bold and sculptural lampshade collections that make a statement in home decor. - **Contemporary and Victorian Fusion:** Blending contemporary design with Victorian-inspired living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Incorporating optical illusion lighting into interior design projects. - **Home Decor:** Producing bold and sculptural lampshade collections for the home decor industry. - **Lighting Design:** Integrating mathematical patterns and optical illusion concepts into lighting design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illusory Multidimensional Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-light.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Concentric Geometric Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caleide.md) - [Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sevval-kalaycikli.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Unconventional Modular Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-kaleido-series.md) - [Relaxing Optical Illusion Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novatropes.md)