# LED Jack-O-Lanterns The Led Matrix Pumpkin Mixes Technology and Tradition By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-28 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-matrix-pumpkin References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/10/27/led-matrix-jack-o-lantern/) & [hackaday](http://hackaday.com/2010/10/26/70-led-matrix-in-a-jack-o-lantern/) I'm an admitted terrible pumpkin-carver, which is why the LED Matrix Pumpkin was a very exciting concept for me. This pumpkin has a [matrix of LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-gaming-pixel-light) installed in it that can be programmed to blink or show holiday messages. Now you don't need cutting skills to carve the ultimate [jack-o-lantern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-macaron). All you need are a few tech know-how tricks and a ton of patience to create your own LED Matrix Pumpkin. Check out the featured video to see the pumpkin in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **LED Pumpkins:** The merging of technology and tradition with LED lights offers an opportunity for the creation of a new market in smart Halloween decorations - **Smart Holiday Decorations:** The LED pumpkin is an example of a smart decoration opening up opportunities for innovation to improve consumer experiences during holidays - **Programmable LED Lights:** Customizable LED lights could be applied in other holiday and event decorations, expanding the market for smart lighting technology ### Who This Affects Most - **Holiday Decor Industry:** LED Pumpkins can disrupt this industry by offering a safer, customizable, and more sustainable alternative to traditional decorations - **Smart Lighting Industry:** The Programmable LED lights that power the LED Matrix Pumpkin can provide unique and customizable applications to the smart lighting industry - **DIY and Crafting Industry:** The LED pumpkin can expand the DIY and crafting industry market by creating a bridge for the tech-savvy to apply their programming and engineering skills to holiday decorations ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Carved Pineapples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-pineapples.md) - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md) - [Luxe Illuminating Car Headlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hd-matrix.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [Intuitive MIDI Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-midi-controller.md) - [Jack-o’-lantern Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackolantern-pizza.md) - [Illuminated LED Artwork Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-poster.md) - [Modular Dynamic Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-neon-hex.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md)