# Interlocked Shape Illuminators The Loomi Modular Light Shade Leaves Room for Creativity By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loomi-modular-light-shade References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/12/loomi-a-modular-light-kit/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/623521323/loomi-a-modular-light-of-paper) The versatile and dynamic Loomi modular light shade is made from high-quality paper. The durable paper is cut into interlinking shapes and is a modular and recyclable light shade solution. The piece mixes an organic and visually interesting design with function and convenience. The light is available in a set of 33 individual pieces that can be formed into a dozen different shapes. The home accessory can be customized, dyed, glued and modified in a variety of ways. The functional and artful piece gives owners and aspiring designers a great chance to express their creative genius. The Loomi modular light kit makes for a perfect in home accessory or gift for that design-conscious individual. The soon-to-be classic took inspiration from an expired '70s patent that involved a plastic-made construction. This amazing product looks great white but can be customized to become an illuminated work of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 34% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Light Shades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable, modular light shades that allow users to express their creativity and personalize their lighting fixtures. - **Recyclable Home Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of home accessories made from durable, recyclable materials to meet the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **DIY Lighting Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design DIY lighting kits that allow users to assemble and modify their own unique light fixtures, providing a customizable and interactive lighting experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative and customizable home decor products, such as modular light shades, to cater to the evolving tastes and design preferences of consumers. - **Sustainable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market sustainable materials, like durable and recyclable paper, for use in a variety of home accessories to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly products. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge art and design by creating interactive and customizable lighting solutions that allow individuals to express their artistic creativity and bring unique pieces into their space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Modular Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-kaleido-series.md) - [Modular LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilo-lamp.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Infinitely Expandable Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table-lamp.md) - [Modular Dynamic Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-neon-hex.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Customizable Magnetic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-magnetic-lamp.md) - [Fluid Structural Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loja.md)