# Globular Danish LEDs The 'LED Carrie' is Informed by the Danish Concept of 'Hygge' By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-carrie References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/norm-architects-led-carrie-illuminates-spirit-danish-hygge/) & [normcph](http://normcph.com/norm-design/led-carrie/) The LED Carrie from [Norm Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nord) is a modern spin on the classic Carrie lamp common in Danish homes. The easily [portable lantern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light) casts a soft glow through its spherical, translucent shade, encouraging the feeling of "hygge," a Danish concept that roughly translates to "coziness." While classic Carrie lanterns are also globes with a simple, arched handle, the old-fashioned design holds a candle as its light source. The new LED Carrie replaces wax and a wick with a [USB-rechargeable LED](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-portable-lamp). Once charged, the LED Carrie can be taken anywhere thanks to its powdered steel handle. The handle can also be removed, allowing the LED Carrie to stand alone as a lighting element for any sort of occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable LED Lighting:** The LED Carrie's portable design and USB-rechargeable LED present an opportunity for the development of more innovative and convenient portable lighting solutions. - **Hygge-inspired Lighting:** The LED Carrie's focus on creating a cozy atmosphere aligns with the growing trend of incorporating hygge-inspired elements into home decor, opening up possibilities for the development of more hygge-centric lighting designs. - **Modernizing Traditional Designs:** The LED Carrie's transformation of the classic Carrie lantern demonstrates the potential for modernizing traditional designs by incorporating new technologies, providing an avenue for disruptive innovation in the home lighting industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Lighting:** The LED Carrie introduces innovative features that have the potential to reshape the home lighting industry by offering more versatile and energy-efficient lighting options. - **Interior Design:** The LED Carrie's hygge-inspired design and ability to create a cozy ambiance could drive demand for more hygge-centered lighting fixtures, presenting opportunities for interior design professionals to cater to this trend. - **Portable Electronics:** The LED Carrie's portable and rechargeable LED technology showcases the potential for further advancements in portable electronics, particularly in the development of more efficient battery-powered lighting solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Danish-Inspired Outdoor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vl-45-radiohus.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorong-lantern.md) - [Mood-Setting Adventurous Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guidelight.md) - [Stylish Outdoor Illumination Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-lantern.md) - [Removable Head Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-orbe.md) - [Light-Hearted Playful Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skirt-lighting.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Multifunctional C-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamp.md)