# Romantically Hip Lights Lucialternative Lamp Glows With Text About Kissing By Bianca | Published 2009-01-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucialternative-romantic-kiss-lamp References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/002831.html) & [altlucialternative](http://www.altlucialternative.com/) ALT Lucialternative has lined an [ultra modern black tubular lampshade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20) with a hot pink interior, made visible through witty and romantic [cut-outs along its base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-lighting). Clearly, this Italian design house knows how to entice customers—could this be any more [visually captive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-experience)? In keeping with their Italian heritage, the designers have infused this piece with romance. The text on the light reads: “And with this light you can do nothing else but kiss me. **Implications** - Products that simply complete a practical function are no longer appealing to modern customers. Shoppers in the contemporary sphere are looking for items that will perform while being stylish. Combining these two elements together could help a company increase its appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stylish Functionality:** Companies can capitalize on the trend of combining practicality with style to increase appeal. - **Romantic Infusion:** Incorporating romantic elements into design can create visually captivating products. - **Visual Engagement:** Customers in the contemporary sphere are looking for visually captivating items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from creating stylish and visually captivating products. - **Lighting:** In the lighting industry, integrating romantic elements into design can create disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of combining practicality with style to increase appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Unconventional Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Ancient Rome-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romana.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Artistic Magnetic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scacco-matto-lamp.md) - [Playful Table Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp.md) - [Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lua.md) - [Interactive Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp.md)