# Yarn-Inspired Lamps The Knit Light by Mike Serafin is Colorful and Crafty By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-light References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/KNIT-LIGHT/7188227) & [memikeserafin](http://www.memikeserafin.com/) The Knit Light may look like it is in the process of unravelling, but that is all an illusion. As its name suggests, the Knit Light is inspired by the act of knitting, hence the piece of 'yarn' trailing down towards its base. Interestingly, that is no yarn at all, but a colorful cord that has been cleverly made to stand in for the crafty material. Designed by Mike Serafin, a product designer and illustrator based in Chicago, United States, the Knit Light is slim and tall. This simple silhouette also gives the illusion that it is a floor lamp. In reality, the Knit Light is a table lamp. Brightly colored, the lampshade contrasts nicely with the wooden frame, which acts as the 'needles.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Yarn-inspired Design:** Opportunity for incorporating knitting and yarn-inspired elements into various products and designs. - **Illusionary Aesthetics:** Potential to create visually deceiving designs that challenge perceptions and add intrigue. - **Contrasting Color Combinations:** Possibility for using bold and contrasting colors to create striking visual aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Décor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating yarn-inspired lamps into home interior design. - **Lighting:** Potential for creating unique lighting solutions with illusionary aesthetics inspired by knitting. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for product designers to explore contrasting color combinations in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Creative Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Monkey Knot-Integrated Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-knot-pendant-lamp.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helix-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drape-light.md)