# Fusilli Light Fixtures The Pasta Lamp Collection Serves Up Italian Cuisine for Illumination By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-lamp-collection References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Pasta-Lamp/2085502) Design with [unconventional materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos) presents its viewers with food for thought -- must we stick to assembling common constituents in order to produce practical objects? Such a question is undoubtedly answered in the case in the Pasta Lamp collection. The designer felt that fabric was not necessary to create effective lampshades for the five table lamps in this idiosyncratic set. Instead, Tetsuo Takahashi chose different types of Italian pasta, combining like varieties together into eccentric light diffusers with diverse degrees of coverage and exposure of the radiant source inside. Penne, rigate, fusilli and calamari noodles were arranged in straight lines or chaotic clusters, giving each fixture distinctive character. The unique and somewhat irregular textures of the [edible materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp) create [fascinating shadow effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp) for the Pasta Lamp collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unconventional Materials:** Exploring the use of non-traditional materials in design to create unique and intriguing products. - **Food-inspired Design:** Incorporating food elements into product design to create visually appealing and conversation-starting pieces. - **Shadow Effects:** Utilizing the textures and properties of materials to create interesting and dynamic shadow effects in lighting design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional materials in creating innovative and unique lighting fixtures. - **Food and Beverage:** Collaboration opportunities between food and design industries to create food-inspired lighting fixtures or decor. - **Lighting Design:** Exploring new materials and techniques to create lighting fixtures that produce captivating shadow effects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Good-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Oversized Pen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Perforated LED Table Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lume.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luisa-collection.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md)