Treasure-Filled Lighting

Kristine Five Melvaer's Light Jars Create a Bond Between Object and Man

While most lamps' most treasured quality is the fact that they provide light in the dark, the Light Jars offer something a little more tangible. They can be filled with actual treasures -- reminiscent of objects that little children would collect and display proudly just like these light fixtures do.

Created by Kristine Five Melvaer, the Light Jars were recently displayed at the Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair. According to the Norwegian designer, the Light Jars focus on the "communicative potentials of objects as a means to create emotional bonds between object and user.” Made out of tinted glass, a wooden top and white wicker-like cord, the Light Jars arrive empty so that people can put whatever they like inside.

Light Jars
Light Jars offer a unique way to create emotional bonds between objects and users.
Treasure-filled Design
The concept of filling objects with personal treasures opens up opportunities for emotional attachment and customization.
Communicative Potentials of Objects
Exploring the emotional impact of objects as a means of connection can lead to innovative design solutions.

Who This Affects Most

Lighting
The lighting industry can incorporate the concept of Light Jars to create unique and personalized lighting solutions.
Home Decor
The home decor industry can explore the trend of treasure-filled design to offer customizable and sentimental products.
Product Design
The product design industry can focus on the communicative potentials of objects to create emotionally engaging and user-centric designs.
SCORE
4.7 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 73%
Activity 60%
Freshness 8%

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