# Illuminating Ring Lamps The Osram Orange Award is Both a Trophy and Functional Device By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osram-orange-award References: [exhibition.ifdesign.de](http://exhibition.ifdesign.de/entrydetails_en.html?mode=madr&offset=0) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/thebrandunion/frame/5810973) There are several admirable qualities with respect to the Osram Orange Award. The object is a cutting-edge domestic device that supplies illumination in an unconventional way. It also serves a unique second purpose that's suggested in its name. The Osram lighting company gives this beaming [ring-shaped fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-burial-coins) out to its employees for their achievements in [innovative design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-rings). Part prize and part practical object, the piece incorporates a metal-plated edge with the title of the award engraved around it. The inside of the hoop is what emits the warm tangerine light. The Brand Union designed the Osram Orange Award with a revolutionary character that also makes it an inspiration for creativity in the industry. The [soft touch of your finger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp) to the hi-tech LED light activates its neon glow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 76% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ring Lamp Innovation:** The use of ring lamps as unconventional domestic devices for illumination and unique awards inspires further innovation in lighting design. - **Multi-functional Awards:** The integration of awards with practical devices creates opportunities for dual purposes, adding value to recipients while promoting innovation. - **Interactive LED Technology:** The use of touch-activated LED lights provides opportunities for interactive and user-friendly lighting design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Design:** The incorporation of unconventional shapes and versatility in lighting fixtures creates opportunities for innovation within the lighting design industry. - **Employee Recognition:** The use of practical and innovative awards for employees creates opportunities for recognition companies and HR departments to provide unique and valuable incentives to motivate and reward employees. - **Industrial Design:** The integration of practical devices and unique designs for awards creates opportunities for industrial designers to create multi-functional and visually appealing products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Removable Head Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-orbe.md) - [Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitos.md) - [Planetary Dual-Illumination Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbis-lamp.md) - [Contemporary Design-Forward Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-lamp1.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbe.md) - [Intricate Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pendant-light.md) - [Award-Winning Colorful Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-table-lamp.md) - [Bold Anniversary Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpente-lamp.md) - [Adjustable Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp.md)