# Tape Measure Lamps The Measuring Light is a Handy Two-Purpose Tool By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measuring-light References: [designsince](http://www.designsince.com/) Perfect for the seamstress or weight-loss fanatic, the Measuring Light is one tool that is useful in more than one way. Although it will hopefully never unravel, if it did, at least you would have a handy addition for your toolbox. Designed by Brooklyn-based studio Design Since, the Measuring Light was displayed at the Model Citizens exhibition in New York City. Available in both metric and standard measurements, this spooled lamp is as unique as it is practical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multipurpose Tools:** Opportunity for creating products that can serve multiple functions to save customers money and space. - **Combination Design:** Opportunity to design products that combine two or more everyday items to create new and unique solutions for customers. - **Utility Lighting:** Opportunity to develop lighting solutions with added functionality for practical, everyday use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** The market for household items presents opportunities to combine everyday products in a way that saves space and money for consumers. - **Tools and Hardware:** Tools and hardware can be combined with everyday products to create simple, durable, and unique solutions. - **Lighting:** Designers can incorporate new uses into lighting to make it more practical and less of a single-use product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidar.md) - [Sleek Rounded Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape.md) - [Digital Laser Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-laser.md) - [Connected Professional Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acegmet-dtx-10.md) - [Bluetooth-Connected Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datapro-25.md) - [Magnifying Measurement Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-sizes-ruler.md) - [Rolling Portable Measuring Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neorulergo.md) - [Next-Gen Connected Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-tape-measure.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md)