# Dripping Faucet Lighting 'Light the Night' by Michael Allison is a Beautiful Take on Lamps By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-allison References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28497922) & [fluidglassmovements](http://www.fluidglassmovements.com/) These incredible glass light fixtures from Michael Allison take old faucets and upcycle them into beautiful lamps that look just like dripping water. We've featured a number of [upcycled creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic) at Trend Hunter, and these highlight [vintage plumbing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faro-mixer) in a way that's simply beautiful. Check out more of Michael Allison's [dripping faucet lighting fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp) above, and keep clicking for more dripping features and faucets. **Implications** - Due to extremely high media coverage, consumers are very concerned about the present state of the environment. They are eager to make a difference by supporting eco-friendly or upcycled products, such as this one. Industries can cater to this growing demographic of eco-consumers by manufacturing products developed from recycled materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Lighting Fixtures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique lighting fixtures by upcycling old or discarded objects. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and environmentally friendly products to cater to the growing demographic of eco-conscious consumers. - **Vintage Plumbing Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate vintage plumbing elements into home decor items to create a unique and nostalgic aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize upcycled materials to create unique and eco-friendly home decor products. - **Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design lighting fixtures that repurpose and upcycle old objects, giving them a new life and purpose. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and recycled materials into product design to meet the demand for eco-friendly offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Designer Water Purifier Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-water-purifier.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection.md) - [Rippling Aquatic Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-lights.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [3D-Printed Sustainable Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycreation-droplet.md)