# Organic Origami Lighting The Molecules and Tokonoma Lamps Feature Natural Elements By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecules-and-tokonoma References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/03/17/molecules-and-tokonoma-new-lighting-from-aqua-creations) & [aquagallery](http://www.aquagallery.com/) Add some [organic touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-rossau1) to your home with the Molecules and Tokonoma lighting fixtures. These two new lamps will make your home feel like it belongs at the bottom of the sea; instead of emitting a cold light, however, they provide a soft and warm glow that will make your home instantly comfortable. Designed by Ofir Zucker, Albi Serfaty and Eitan Ben Tovim for manufacturer [Aqua Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery), the Molecules and Tokonoma lighting fixtures actually look like living organisms more than pieces of furniture. The Molecules lamp was created in collaboration with [origami artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi) Ilan Garibi, making it all the more unique. Check out the featured gallery to get a glimpse of these creative lamps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Organic Origami Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of organic materials and origami design to create unique and visually stunning lighting fixtures. - **Natural Elements in Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate natural elements, such as plants or organic shapes, into lighting designs for a more eco-friendly and aesthetically appealing product. - **Soft and Warm Glow:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lighting fixtures that emit a soft and warm glow, providing a comfortable ambiance to the space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate origami techniques and organic materials into the production of furniture, bringing a new level of creativity and sustainability to the industry. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lighting fixtures that integrate natural elements, enhancing the home decor and providing a unique, eco-friendly touch to living spaces. - **Lighting Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design lighting fixtures that prioritize a soft and warm glow, aiming to create a more inviting and cozy atmosphere in various environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Suspended Origami-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-light.md) - [Experimental Ancestral Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawabi.md) - [Nature-Inspired Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomes-lighting.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Sculptureal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-things.md) - [Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-pendant-light.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md)