# Social-Powered Lamps The Luxalive Lamp is Just Like the Animated Pixar Lamp By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxalive-pixar-lamp References: [nextnature.net](http://www.nextnature.net/?p=2311) The Luxalive lamp is a legitimate replica of the [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel) lamp seen at the beginning of movies. The intelligent and [interactive lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp) senses human values and moves accordingly. The Luxalive lamp is meant to elicit social power, as it is the prototype of a [reading lamp that moves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp) to the character of whoever is beneath it. Check out the video to see the magical nature of this lamp! **Implications** - In recent years, the entertainment industry has seen a movement toward animated film franchises. By attaching a company's brand to such a widespread and popular film franchise, the company associates itself with a brand that comes with its own built in fan-base and is viewed as a major part of contemporary pop culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Activity: 64% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social-powered Lamps:** Opportunity for creating intelligent and interactive lamps that sense human values and move accordingly. - **Animated Film Franchises:** Opportunity for companies to associate their brands with popular film franchises and tap into a built-in fan-base. - **Contemporary Pop Culture:** Opportunity for companies to position themselves as a major part of the contemporary pop culture through brand association. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating intelligent lamps that enhance the social experience and ambiance of the home. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for entertainment companies to leverage animated film franchises for brand association and fan engagement. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for consumer goods companies to tap into contemporary pop culture through brand partnerships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Malleable Connected Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pofu-lamp.md) - [Interactive Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp.md) - [Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pofu.md) - [Adjustable Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp.md) - [Motivating Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seesaw-lamp.md) - [Character-Like Wireless Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddy-table-lamp.md) - [Futuristic LED Lava Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-lamp-one.md) - [Interactive Blooming Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomlight-s-lamp.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md)