# Experimental Ancestral Lighting Designs Colony Presents New Lighting Designs by Kawabi By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawabi References: [kawabi](https://kawabi.com/) & [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/colony-presents-experimental-yet-ancestral-lighting-by-kawabi/)  New York-based design company [Colony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colony) presents new lighting designs by lighting firm Kawabi. The design company launches three lighting concepts in the form of the Souvenir Collection, the [Legume Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light), and the Cascade Pendant. All of these are handmade to order to bring a sense of calm and organic structures. The [paper forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light) branch out from the sturdy wooden bases which are accented with captivating brass hardware. This is a simple way to celebrate the material that has been translated onto the lighting and highlight how we can blend elements of innovation with tradition in a way that is seamless and elegant. The Souvenir collection is defined by the double-orb shape and it i inspired by a lamp found in San Fran's Chinatown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 33% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handmade-to-order Lighting:** The bespoke nature of handmade lighting designs offers consumers a personalized touch, blending craftsmanship with unique aesthetic appeal. - **Organic Lighting Structures:** Lighting designs that incorporate organic materials and forms emphasize sustainability and connect the product to natural design principles. - **Tradition Meets Innovation:** Blending traditional materials with contemporary design in lighting fixtures showcases a modern twist on ancestral inspirations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior design industry seeks to capture the growing demand for customizable and artisanal lighting solutions that enhance ambiance. - **Sustainable Home Goods:** Sustainable home goods sector benefits from the integration of eco-friendly materials and designs in lighting products. - **Luxury Handmade Goods:** The luxury handmade goods industry thrives on offering exclusive, handcrafted lighting items that cater to consumers seeking authenticity and uniqueness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American Oak Pendant Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-bean.md) - [Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-collection-1.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Italian-Inspired Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-collection.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Artful Sconce Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-wing-lee.md) - [Delicate Lighting Collection Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-lighting.md) - [Geometric Bar-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean.md)