Rising, a Korean design studio managed to personify inanimate objects with its new lamps called 'Lamp Identity.' The firm simply added two black walking legs to the base of the lamp shades and suddenly the lamps became little people.
The product is simple: a white lamp shade and two tiny pieces that look like legs. The legs allow the lamp to get into different positions. It can stand on the table and can even get into a walking position. The possibilities are endless for this little guy. You can make him pretend to wait for a bus, walk a dog or even kneel beside a teapot.
The little black legs are so basic and yet suddenly the lamp is not just an object but an illuminated friend.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Personified Design Objects
- Design firms can create unique and playful products by adding human-like features to inanimate objects.
- Functional Creativity
- Adding movable parts to a product can allow for increased functionality and creative opportunities.
- Playful Home Decor
- Consumers are attracted to home decor items that add a touch of fun and personality to their living spaces.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- Home decor companies can use personified design to create unique and playful lamps, furniture, and decorative items.
- Product Design
- Product design companies can explore the use of moveable parts and personified designs to create functional and creative products.
- Retail and E-commerce
- Retail and e-commerce stores can offer consumers a selection of playful and unique home decor items, attracting new customers and increasing sales.
