# Iconic Cutout Lampshades The Lampa Dino's Light is Restricted by a Punctured Metal Plate By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampa-dino References: [alessandrodiprisco](http://www.alessandrodiprisco.com/) & [highwayfive.hubpages](http://highwayfive.hubpages.com/hub/Different-Types-of-Lamp-Shade-Shapes) The designer of the Lampa Dino was certainly thinking outside of the box when he came up with this unusual [rectilinear lampshade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp). It may be the common practice to partially inhibit the intensity that a lightbulb can deliver, but this fixture does things a bit differently. Instead of using a fabric cap over the glowing globe, Alessandro di Prisco took a [sheet of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-wall-light), softly scalloped its corners and [bent it 90 degrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp) width-wise, leaving one section to the dimensions of a square. This allows it to stand. In one quadrant of the panel, a hole was cut to the size and shape of a lightbulb. It's behind this aperture that the illuminating component was installed. The Lampa Dino is thus able to cast its luminescence immediately forward but prevented from emitting rays from several angles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Unconventional Lampshades:** The use of non-traditional materials and shapes for lampshades presents an opportunity for designers to create innovative lighting designs. - **Directional Lighting:** As seen in the Lampa Dino, incorporating punctured plates or other materials to direct light in specific directions allows for more creative and functional lighting solutions. - **Waste Reduction in Lighting Design:** Using materials like metal plates instead of traditional fabric lampshades can help reduce waste and create sustainable lighting options. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** Lighting companies and designers can explore unconventional lampshade shapes and materials to provide unique lighting solutions that stand out in a crowded market. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating unique and functional lighting designs like the Lampa Dino into home decor can provide an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves in the home goods market. - **Sustainability:** Using unconventional materials in lighting design, such as metal plates, can provide a more sustainable option for consumers looking for eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Elegant Metal Perforated Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Sculptural Metal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Sleek Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-lamp-concept.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-lamp.md)