# Money Plant-Inspired Illuminators The Pilea Lamp by John Junior Kim Diffuses Light Delicately By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilea-lamp References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/01/24/organic-lamp-inspired-by-the-chinese-money-plant-uses-frosted-leaves-to-diffuse-and-scatter-light/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=organic-lamp-inspired-by-the-chinese-money-plant-uses-frosted-leaves-to-diffuse-and-scatter-light) & [johnjuniorkim](https://www.johnjuniorkim.com/pilea-2)  The Pilea Lamp has been designed by John Junior Kim as a [plant-inspired illuminator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier) that will provide users with a way to brighten up their space in a natural, organic way. The light draws design inspiration from the Chinese Money Plant, which is evident thanks to its rounded leaves that are achieved with [frosted glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss) and attached onto dowels. The faux leaves are positioned in a random order to mimic the natural growth pattern of the plant, which enables the bulb within to cast delicate illumination on all directions. The Pilea Lamp utilizes a single bulb in the middle that allows light to cascade out and create something of an [ambient illumination pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-ambient-grow-light) that will be right at home on a workstation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures taking inspiration from nature and natural shapes could provide businesses with an opportunity to create a niche market for consumers who want a more natural lighting experience. - **Organic Design:** Creating designs that connect people with nature and evoke a sense of natural wonder and curiosity through organic shapes could disrupt the furniture and home accessories industry. - **Ambient Illumination:** Developing lighting fixtures that produce ambient light that can mimic natural illumination patterns could be an opportunity for businesses to create innovative lighting solutions that provide a more holistic and relaxing experience for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor Industry:** Developing plant-inspired lighting fixtures and home decor could create a new sub-market in the home decor industry targeting customers interested in designs evocative of nature. - **Interior Design Industry:** Producing furniture and decor perfect for designing a space inspired by nature could be an opportunity for businesses to create a new sub-market catering to customers looking for organic designs for their homes and offices. - **Lighting Industry:** Designing lighting fixtures that provide ambient and organic lighting could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses looking to provide more holistic lighting solutions for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zen Workstation Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonsai-desk-lamp.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Plant-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmetto-lamp.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light.md) - [Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioo-lamp.md) - [Plant-Supporting Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-growlight.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md)