# Algorithmic Lighting Materialise .MGX 'E-volution' Collection is Made With 3D Printers By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/materialise-.mgx-e-volution-lighting References: [lucept](http://lucept.com/2009/07/16/materialise-mgx-lighting-collection/) & [materialise](http://www.materialise.com/materialise/view/en/2218825-New%20E-volution%20Collection%202009.html) The out-of-this-world lighting designs from the Materialise .MGX 'E-volution' collection will change how you think about algorithmic approaches to beauty. All Materialise .MGX products, which range from [lights to accessories and furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood), are made with [3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emil-robbrecht). It's a practice Materialise is very comfortable with, as the rapid prototyping firm primarily produces items like automotive parts and dental accessories. This latest 'E-volution' collection from Materialise .MGX features a wealth of amazing [sculptural lighting pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design), some of which you can see in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Algorithmic Lighting:** Algorithmic lighting designs, produced with 3D printing, are the future of lighting design. - **Rapid Prototyping for Home Decor:** The use of 3D printing for home decor allows for the production of unique designs at a faster pace than traditional methods. - **Sculptural Lighting Pieces:** Sculptural lighting pieces are becoming increasingly popular in modern interior design and can be produced efficiently with 3D printing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **3D Printing:** The use of 3D printing is disrupting the traditional design and manufacturing processes for lighting and home decor. - **Interior Design:** Advancements in material and production technology offer new opportunities for creating unique and innovative lighting designs for interior spaces. - **Rapid Prototyping:** Rapid prototyping with 3D printing is transforming the way designers approach the creation of lighting and home decor products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coral-Form Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alherd.md) - [Digitally Handmade Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-handmade.md) - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Cloud-Like Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass-2025-pendants.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastal-breeze-collection.md) - [Infinitely Expandable Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Suspended Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haibu.md) - [Sculptural 3d-Printed Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffl-lamp.md)