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# Modern Tribal-Esque Lighting
The Optimus Lamp by Tcherassi Vilato is Made Out of Metal Tubes

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-08 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-lamp
References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/optimus-lamp-tcherassi-vilato/) & [tcherassi-vilato](http://www.tcherassi-vilato.com/)

The name of the Optimus Lamp will appeal to younger generations since it will bring to mind the leader of the 'Transformers,' a now blockbuster movie franchise. Even the look of the Optimus Lamp generally resembles the character's metal face to a certain extent. Yet it is also abstract enough to fit more easily into sophisticated homes.

Designed by Tcherassi Vilato, a design studio based in Barcelona, Spain, the Optimus Lamp is a [suspension ceiling light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pendant-light) is made out of [folded metal tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp) that take on a bit of a tribal pattern. It is available in two colors (gold and white) and is a outfitted with LED bulbs for more energy efficiency. Overall, it has a [bold aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto) that many people will appreciate in their home.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Tribal Lighting:** There are opportunities to create more abstract yet sophisticated lighting designs using tribal patterns.
- **Energy Efficient Lighting:** Integrating LED bulbs into lighting design provides energy efficiency opportunities for designers and manufacturers.
- **Pop Culture Influenced Design:** Designs that appeal to younger generations, with references to popular media will attract a wider demographic of buyers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate tribal patterned lighting designs and energy-efficient LED bulbs into their product lines for consumers.
- **Lighting Manufacturing:** Introducing more intricate and abstract designs, like the Optimus Lamp, using LED bulbs, can give a competitive edge to lighting manufacturers.
- **Entertainment Merchandise:** Entertainment companies can explore the possibility of licensing pop culture-inspired products, such as lighting designs based on movies, to appeal to a wider market.

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