# Light Up Flat Life Finn Magee Posters By Bianca | Published 2007-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-up-flat-life-finn-magee-posters References: [finnmagee](http://finnmagee.com/finnmagee/Flat_Life.html) These [still-life canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) don't just look like lamps -- they actually are lights! Designed by Finn Magee, these pieces of art are sure to make your guests do a double take. The power cords appear to extend out of the [alarm clock and lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp) posters, and into real life. They may not be the most beautiful masterpieces, but they're sure to brighten your living space. **Implications** - The Flat Light sells itself with the slogan "the productive atmosphere of a [desk light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-mate-2) without the bulk." The other product called the Flat Time will show you the actual time by using a "7-segment LED display." It is amazing how they work, since they look completely flat! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Flat Life Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the integration of functional elements, such as lights, into traditional art forms. - **Innovative Lighting Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique ways to incorporate lighting elements into everyday objects for practical and aesthetic purposes. - **Illusionary Functional Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating visually deceptive decor pieces that appear to be one thing but serve a different purpose, such as the lamp-like posters. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists to create innovative pieces that blur the line between art and function. - **Lighting and Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional lighting design to incorporate unique and unexpected elements that challenge consumers' perceptions of functionality. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing visual illusions and deceptive design elements in advertising campaigns to capture consumers' attention and promote brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Aesthetic Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Flatpack Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camera-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgian-floor-lamp-clock.md) - [Oversized Pen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp.md) - [Illusory Multidimensional Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-light.md) - [Storage-Friendly Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-lamp.md) - [Artistic Magnetic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scacco-matto-lamp.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md)