# Iconic Identifier Lighting The Lightboy & Lightgirl are Inspired by Bathroom Signage By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboy-lightgirl References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/01/lightgirl-lightboy.html) & [rgarzamarcos](http://rgarzamarcos.com/noticias2/?p=217#more-217) Although one might not want to be reminded about public bathrooms constantly, there's something universally appealing about the Lightboy & Lightgirl lamps. Designed by Mexico-based designer-architect Ricardo Garza Marcos, the Lightboy & Lightgirl are made out of solid walnut or maple, respectively. As minimalist and practical as their original purpose dictates, these pieces boast a clever concept all around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Minimalist Lighting:** There is an opportunity to explore the minimalist lighting trend with solid wood materials. - **Sign-inspired Accessories:** The use of signage as inspiration for design opens up possibilities for more creative sign-inspired accessories. - **Quirky Home Decor:** The possibility of incorporating unique and playful pieces like Lightboy & Lightgirl lamps in home decor opens up new avenues for this trend to grow. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can use this trend as inspiration to create unique and interesting lighting pieces for homes. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can explore unique and playful designs like Lightboy & Lightgirl lamps to give consumers more quirky options. - **Design:** Designers can take inspiration from signage and explore more creative sign-inspired designs in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Oversized Pen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp.md) - [Playful Brick-Born Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1.md) - [Dripping Faucet-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-light-fixture.md) - [Functional Illuminated Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-brick-light.md) - [Illusory Brick Wall Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-brick-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Sculptureal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-things.md)