# Light-Focused Warm Diner Designs Studio Plenty was Tapped to Design the Light Years Diner By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-years-diner References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/04/12/studio-plenty-light-years-diner-byron-bay/)  The [Light Years Diner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-and-dwell) is a part of the Asian Diner Chain Light Years and it takes on a new design update in Byron [Bay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-bay-area-sports-centre), Australia with the help of local design practice [Studio Plenty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant). This is done with collaborative efforts from home-grown artists and designers as well. The theme behind the new look is to replicate the visual branding across its other three spaces in the country and elevate the aesthetic. Will Rathgeber, the founder of Studio Plenty explains the process to Dezeen, noting that "We were asked to reimagine the Byron Bay restaurant, taking cues from its sister diners but with greater restraint in composition. We were looking to achieve something refined without letting go of the relaxed culture behind the brand, with satisfying colours and patterns, and playful shapes and materials." Image Credit: Jessie Prince ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Diner Redesign:** Redesigning diners with a focus on elevating aesthetics while maintaining brand culture presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborating with local artists and designers to create a unique visual branding across multiple locations offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Integrated Branding:** Integrating brand visuals and themes throughout all locations can enhance the brand experience and presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hospitality industry professionals can take inspiration from the Light Years Diner redesign and consider how to refresh their own spaces while maintaining brand identity. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can look to collaborative design approaches to create unique and playful spaces for their clients. - **Branding:** Branding professionals can explore the opportunities presented by integrated, cohesive brand visuals across multiple locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [New York Diner Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-city-diner.md) - [Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinos-famous-chicken.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Diffused Light Chinese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nin-hao-restaurant.md) - [Thoughtfully Designed Compact Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loong-noodles.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfreak-cafe.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Youthful Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency.md)