# DIY Animalistic Lighting Solutions These Papercraft Lamps from OWLpaperlamps are Geometric By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papercraft-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/12/07/diy-adorable-lighting/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/owlpaperlamps) These papercraft lamps from OWLpaperlamps are designed with an ethereal touch to make them a [whimsical addition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-lamp) to any living space or bedroom for kids and adults alike to admire. Designed by Hugo Formiga and Teresa Almeida, the lamps come in several style options including animal-inspired options like a hippo, penguin, owl, turtle and more. The lamps come as [DIY kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp) that can be purchased from the company's [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archflex-desk-lamp) store and arrive flat-packed to make them the perfect project to carefully craft. The papercraft lamps from OWLpaperlamps come in several differently colored paper options to create a warm or cooler form of illumination to make them suitable for helping you relax, as an aid when reading or any other task. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Papercraft Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing new techniques and materials for papercraft lighting designs. - **DIY Home Decor:** Opportunities for businesses to offer DIY kits and customizable home decor options could be a lucrative market to tap into. - **Animal-inspired Decor:** The popularity of animal-inspired decor presents opportunities to create unique and inventive designs that appeal to both adults and children. ### Where This Applies - **Craft and Hobby Retail:** Businesses in this industry could benefit from offering a wider variety of papercraft products and workshops to meet the growing demand for DIY home decor. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers could incorporate papercraft lighting and animal-inspired decor in their designs to offer clients more unique and personalized options. - **Family Entertainment:** Businesses in this industry could create DIY workshops and events featuring papercraft lighting projects, catering to families and individuals looking for creative and fun experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Folded Timber Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md)