# Ambient Charging Station Concepts The Nova Powers Seven Devices and Glows Like a Lamp By Amy Duong | Published 2026-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-2 References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/parthamlani)  The [Nova](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-home-saunas) is a [7-device charging station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiport-charging-device) concept that combines multi-device power delivery with [ambient lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-on-wireless-charger) for bedside or tabletop use. Designed by Parth Amlani, the trapezoidal unit features a sculptural body with two open horizontal bays and a warm copper accent. Its translucent shell houses internal light sources that cast a soft glow when illuminated, allowing Nova to function visually like a lampshade while serving as a power hub. The design aims to replace the usual clutter of individual chargers with a single cohesive object that also contributes warmth to a room at night. The charging hardware beneath the sculptural form supports up to seven devices at once. Four of the pads deliver 15 W wireless charging for phones, one pad provides 5 W wireless power for earbuds, and a dedicated 3 W puck is designed for watches. Two retractable USB-C cables rated at 15 W each accommodate wired devices that need a physical connection. The concept includes manufacturing refinements such as injection-molding-ready geometry, a snap-fit structure, and a removable back panel for servicing. Image Credit: Parth Amlani ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 66% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Converged Charging and Ambient Lighting:** A combined power hub and lamp form factor opens room for devices that seamlessly blend utility with mood-setting illumination. - **Multi-device Power Consolidation:** Centralizing up to seven power outputs into a single, sculptural unit reduces cable clutter and reframes chargers as design-forward household objects. - **Serviceable Injection-mold Design:** Designs optimized for snap-fit injection-mold geometry and removable panels create new possibilities for repairability, modular upgrades, and aftermarket customization. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Integrated charging-lamp hybrids could redefine accessory roadmaps by prioritizing multi-protocol power delivery and aesthetic differentiation. - **Hospitality and Interior Design:** Bedside and tabletop lighting that doubles as a communal charging station presents opportunities to enhance guest experience through functional decor. - **Manufacturing and Aftermarket Service:** Products engineered for injection-mold efficiency and easy servicing could shift business models toward modular spare parts, refurbishment, and longer product lifecycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Dashboard Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-x-honda.md) - [Discrete Calm Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luma-handheld.md) - [Smart Ambient Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ambient-pendant.md) - [Dynamic Ceramic Lighting Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-lighting.md) - [Design Inspiration Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-design-inspiration.md) - [24-Faceted Color Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoi.md) - [Web Template Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-template.md) - [Mindful Sorting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowflo.md) - [Cantilevered Bush Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balleastaway-house.md)