# Floating Aquatic-Inspired Lighting The Manta Rhei Lighting Designs are Original and Sophisticated By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-designs References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/03/03/new-experience-light-interiors-selux-manta-rhei/) & [selux.us](http://www.selux.us) Creating [lighting designs that mimic the flow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loja) of what a manta ray looks like as it swims through the water, the new Manta Rhei lights from Selux are original and unique looking. Such lighting designs are bound to add a whole lot of style and sleekness to a room instantly; the OLED-based luminaire is designed in a way to constantly change its appearance. Designed by Selux in collaboration with ART+COM, this [transformative lighting design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drape-light) is both aesthetically appealing and vibrantly practical. The [delicately futuristic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs) gives the illusion that the lights are floating, which makes this design sophisticated and stunning. “The body incorporating 140 ultra-thin Tridonic OLED modules is able to combine individual lighting scenarios and movement sequences to form a unit. Among other things, the luminaire simulates the gentle movement of a manta ray” says the design team behind Manra Rhei. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aquatic-inspired Lighting:** Opportunity for designers to create lighting designs that mimic the flow and movement of aquatic creatures. - **Transformative Lighting Design:** Opportunity to develop lighting designs that constantly change their appearance, adding style and sleekness to any room. - **Futuristic Lighting:** Opportunity to innovate with lighting designs that give the illusion of floating, creating a sophisticated and stunning aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for interior designers to incorporate aquatic-inspired lighting designs that enhance the visual appeal of spaces. - **Lighting Technology:** Opportunity for lighting technology companies to develop transformative lighting designs using OLED-based luminaires and advanced movement sequences. - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and sculptors to explore futuristic lighting designs that create the illusion of floating, pushing the boundaries of art and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Suspended Origami-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-light.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Rippling Aquatic Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-lights.md) - [Glowing Tubular Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/array-lighting.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Poetic Rippling Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki.md) - [Immersive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-installation.md)