# Crumpled Paper Lighting Papela from Meirav Barzilay can be Squished and Squashed into New Shapes By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papela-from-meirav-barzilay References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/02/28/papela-by-meirav-barzilay/) & [meiravbarzilay](http://www.meiravbarzilay.com/) 'Papela' from Meirav Barzilay may be the best lamp ever designed for hot-heads. 'Papela' is made out of a [paper-like Tyvek material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorpresa) that allows it to be crumpled up and squished to form new shapes. The lamp's [portability is evident](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-portable-lamp) upon arrival as 'Papela' ships in a crumpled-up ball. 'Papela' from Meirav Barzilay is perfect for people on a budget who like to experiment with their home decor. Buying a new lamp or lampshade is a great way to give your home a new look, but it can become costly. Moving lamps and couches around is always a great time, but being able to give your living room a new look simply by [crumpling up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi) 'Papela' sounds like a better deal to me. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Paper-like Tyvek Material:** The use of paper-like Tyvek material in design opens up opportunities for creating flexible and customizable products. - **Crumpled and Squished Design:** The concept of crumpling and squishing products opens up avenues for innovative and interactive user experiences. - **Portability and Versatility:** Products that are portable and versatile offer convenience and flexibility to consumers in various contexts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating the crumpled and squished design concept in home decor products can introduce unique and customizable lighting solutions. - **Interior Design:** The use of flexible and customizable materials like paper-like Tyvek material can revolutionize the way interior designers create and transform spaces. - **Product Design:** Designing products with portability and versatility in mind can lead to innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs and preferences of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md) - [Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-lamp.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapuff-lamp.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md)