# OLED Tile Light OSRAM is Always Transparent By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oled-osram References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/osram-transparent-white-oled/8521/) & [electronicstalk](http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/osm/osm102.html) This flat OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) tile light by [OSRAM](http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/osm/osm102.html)is transparent whether on or off. "This means that partitions that are almost invisible by day can provide a pleasant [diffused light at night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-smart-lighting), and as the relative strengths of the beams in the two hemispheres of the tile can be adjusted within a wide range, allowing the surface light source to be configured for light to shine only in the required direction, the technology could bring a new edge to the shape and character of lighting design," according to Gizmag. This could lead to many interesting lighting applications. OLEDs are currently used in flat screen color displays in cell phones, TVs and computers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transparent OLED Lighting:** The development of transparent OLED lighting creates opportunities for integrating lighting into architectural design and creating unique lighting effects. - **Customizable Surface Light Sources:** The ability to adjust the relative strengths of the beams in a wide range opens up possibilities for creating tailored lighting solutions for specific directions and areas. - **Enhanced Lighting Design:** The use of OLED tile lights can bring a new edge to the shape and character of lighting design, allowing for innovative and visually appealing lighting installations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architectural Design:** Architects and interior designers can incorporate transparent OLED lighting into their projects to create visually stunning and functional lighting designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** OLED technology already plays a significant role in the consumer electronics industry, with applications in cell phones, TVs, and computers. - **Lighting and Interior Design:** The lighting industry can leverage OLED tile lights to offer innovative and customizable lighting solutions for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent OLED Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-display-transparent-oled.md) - [Fully Transparent OLED Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veeo-holodeck-t55.md) - [AR-Powered OLED Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-oled-display.md) - [Transparent OLED Premium Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-oled-t-smart-tv.md) - [Minimal Integrated Tile LIghting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uu-tiles.md) - [Functional Illuminated Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-brick-light.md) - [Minimal Aesthetic Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light.md) - [Luminous Tile Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balera-collection.md) - [OLED Display Lantern Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rn-lantern.md)