# Winey Lighting The Iluminating Light Sommelier by Seungyoub Oh By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-sommelier References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/26/winards-rejoice-we-got-light/) & [studiodotdotdot](http://www.studiodotdotdot.com/) There's something so civilized about light and electricity that the 'Light Sommelier' set doesn't seem so ludicrous. By combining two extremely [sophisticated activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup) together, it lends an interesting outlook on how we use both; it highlights the fact that both are luxuries that can't be taken lightly. Designed by Seungyoub Oh, it really just shows the ingenuousness of a great concept. As the bottle tips towards the glass, the [glass lights up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iitala) -- it's as simple as that! This product really makes you think more about the [luxury of electricity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Lighting:** As lighting becomes more than just a functional element, there's a great opportunity to innovate in luxury lighting products. - **Combining Technology:** Innovation can happen in the integration of sophisticated devices - such as in the case of the Light Sommelier - creating new functionalities. - **Interactive Home Decor:** In the era of smart homes, there's disruption to be found in creating interactive and multi-functional home decor pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting Industry:** The lighting industry can explore creating novel technologies and innovative products to make lighting more than just a functional element in a space. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can integrate technology and create innovative decor pieces that not only look great but also serve a functional purpose. - **Wine Industry:** The wine industry can collaborate and create unique wine and lighting products or services to offer a complete wine-tasting experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rechargeable Illuminating Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet.md) - [Bottle-Optimizing Wine Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stopper-1.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Space-Saving Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-splitglass.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Whimsical Item-Holding Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightray.md) - [Dripping Faucet-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-light-fixture.md) - [Interactive Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md)