# Retro Moped-Inspired Lighting The MOB Lamp by swabdesign Channels a Bit of the Swinging Sixties By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mob-lamp-by-swabdesign References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/08/26/mod-style-scooter-lamp/) & [swabdesign](http://www.swabdesign.com/) The MOB Lamp by swabdesign, a creative studio based in Paris, France, is a light fixture that has been subtly modeled after the classic mopeds of the Swinging Sixties. Its neo-retro design is endearing even without this fun reference point. Perfect for the home and office, it boasts a squarish diffuser, which is reminiscent of a headlight, and a [long stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mute-lamp) that could light up any reading material easily and conveniently. Available in a slew of [different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp), the MOB Lamp by swabdesign is also comes in two other versions dubbed MOB Velvet, which has a [softer appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp), and MOB Wood, which is clearly made out of wood. They also boast various hues of wire cords. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neo-retro Lighting:** Developing lighting fixtures with a modern twist on retro designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the lighting industry. - **Nostalgic-inspired Home Decor:** Creating home decor items that evoke nostalgia for a specific era, like the Swinging Sixties, opens up new avenues for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. - **Creative Lighting Design:** Exploring unique and creative designs for lighting fixtures, such as modeling them after classic mopeds, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** The lighting industry could benefit from adopting neo-retro designs and exploring creative and unique lighting fixtures. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry has a chance to tap into nostalgia by creating products inspired by iconic eras, like the Swinging Sixties. - **Creative Design:** The creative design industry can explore innovative and unexpected sources of inspiration, such as retro mopeds, to create unique and eye-catching products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shifting Industrial Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivoting-lamps-collection.md) - [Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi.md) - [Stylish Retro Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-colombo.md) - [Street Light-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-lamp-marble.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-desk-lamp.md) - [Industrial Contemporary Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-light.md) - [Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gubi-seine-portable-lamp.md) - [Retro App-Controlled Lava Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-lava-lamp.md) - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md)