# Kodachrome Lamps Film Slides Get Enlightened & Repurposed as Shade By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodachrome-lamps References: [ecolocalizer](http://ecolocalizer.com/2010/01/26/a-lamp-shade-or-a-slide-show/) & [sabinab](http://www.sabinab.com/) This creative Kodachrome lamp shade by New York artist and designer Sabina Batelman uses old 35mm film slides in its construction. The repurposed photographic slides create a visual 'show' while working to dampen the glare from a [table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-colombo). Sabina Batelman attended the [University of Massachusetts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeidler-architecture) where she majored in communications and broadcasting. She also attended the School of Visual Arts in New York to study film and video. **Implications** - I think it'd be amazing to witness this Kodachrome lamp in person. Just imagine seeing frames from iconic movies being projected onto your walls, simultaneously illuminating the room and offering a beautiful spectacle for your eyes' enjoyment. I will probably try to create my own Kodachrome lamp at home and fill it with frames from children's movies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to repurpose materials and create unique and visually appealing products, such as the Kodachrome lamp shade. - **Nostalgia-inspired Design:** Demand for products that evoke nostalgia and utilize vintage or retro elements, as seen in the use of old 35mm film slides in the Kodachrome lamp shade. - **Multifunctional Lighting:** Growing interest in lighting designs that serve dual purposes, such as the Kodachrome lamp shade that not only illuminates a room but also creates a visual 'show' with the projected slides. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers in various fields can explore the repurposing of materials to create unique and visually striking products like the Kodachrome lamp shade. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can tap into the nostalgia trend by offering products that incorporate vintage or retro elements, such as lighting fixtures using old film slides. - **Entertainment:** The use of film slides in lighting designs presents an opportunity for the entertainment industry to create immersive experiences using projected visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Discarded Theater Screen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discarded-theater-screen.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camera-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgian-floor-lamp-clock.md) - [Playful Brick-Born Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md)