# Philips Living Colors + 7 More Ways Philips Blends Tech & Design By Bianca | Published 2008-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-living-colors References: [news.softpedia](http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fresh-Squeezed-Living-Colors-Lights-from-Philips-57142.shtml) What mood are you in? Regardless of your answer, [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-and-spotify) has a [mood lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-smart-lighting) to go with it. More than just providing the functionality of brightening a room, these lights combine elements of art and design. Each **[Philips Living Color Lighting System](http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fresh-Squeezed-Living-Colors-Lights-from-Philips-57142.shtml)** has two red LEDs, one blue and one green which combine to create 16 million colour combinations. The company partenered with Swarovski to produce what looks like a clear orb with an old fashion speaker phone protruding from inside. The white remote control has a colour wheel which allows the user to adjust the hue being emitted. This is idea for control freaks who want their environments to be totally in sync with their, but is also ideal for entertainers and party hosts. Philips has been working on merging design with technology for some time now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Merging Design with Technology:** The trend of merging design with technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create unique and aesthetically pleasing products in various industries. - **Smart Mood Lighting:** The trend of smart mood lighting provides opportunities for companies to develop innovative lighting solutions that can create a personalized ambiance for users. - **Color Customization:** The trend of color customization allows for disruptive innovation in industries such as home decor, on-demand services, and event planning, as consumers seek products and services that can be tailored to their preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of merging design with technology to create smart lighting systems that enhance the ambiance of living spaces. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of smart mood lighting by developing advanced lighting products that can be controlled through smart devices. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can embrace the trend of color customization by offering customizable lighting options for parties, weddings, and other events to create unique and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Ambient Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-lamp-design.md) - [Synchronized Portable LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-luma-m-portable-lamp.md) - [Festive Colorful Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signify.md) - [Seamless Color-Changing Christmas Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festavia-string.md) - [Vibrant Home Tech Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teklan-collection.md) - [Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb.md) - [Dynamic Lighting-Equipped Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-objet.md)