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Self-Molding Illuminators

The Melt and Recreate Lamp Melts into its Mold to be Re-Frozen

— February 26, 2015 — Eco
The Melt and Recreate Lamp by Siri Bahlenberg and Sofia Bergfeldt creates a lampshade made of ice that slowly melts back into its mould so it can be re-frozen and used again. The illuminator uses a combination of LED lights and fibre optics.

If you're wondering whether the lamp is safe, the design duo says, "The LEDs are suspended above the ice and the light they emit is conducted through the solid mass by the fibre optics – making the potentially lethal combination of water and electricity safe." As the light glows through the ice, this is where melting takes place — creating more of an art installation than a lamp.

The Melt and Recreate Lamp is said to create a relationship between the user and the product as its interactive nature makes it bondable.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Lighting - The Melt and Recreate Lamp creates an interactive lighting experience that blurs the line between art installation and functional lamp.
2. Sustainable Design - The lamp's ability to melt and reform allows for a sustainable design approach, reducing waste and promoting reusability.
3. Eco-friendly Lighting - By utilizing LED lights and fiber optics, the Melt and Recreate Lamp offers an eco-friendly lighting solution that combines energy efficiency with artistic expression.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The Melt and Recreate Lamp introduces a unique and interactive lighting option that could disrupt the home decor industry.
2. Sustainable Technology - The lamp's innovative design and reusability feature could disrupt the sustainable technology industry, offering new possibilities for eco-friendly products.
3. Art and Design - The Melt and Recreate Lamp blurs the line between art and design, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities within the art and design industry.
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