# Shapely Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs The Plumen 002 is Designed to Be Used Naked By Michael Hines | Published 2014-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumen-002 References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/01/09/hulger-launches-second-design-for-plumen-designer-low-energy-light-bulb/) & [plumen](http://plumen.com/) The Plumen 002 is a new low-energy light bulb designed for both form and function. The name 'Plumen' should sound familiar as design studio Hulger named its first designer, low-energy light bulb the Plumen 001. Unlike the first Plumen, the 002 has less twists and turns and gives off a much softer light. The Plumen 002 uses the energy of a 7W bulb but gives off the light of a 30W incandescent bulb. The push for form to complement function comes from Hulger's vision that the Plumen 002 would be best used [without shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light). Fluorescent and LED light bulbs provide light and don't use as much energy as incandescent bulbs, but they aren't nearly as easy on the eyes as Hulger's newest design. The company has taken its bulb to [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velaflame) in search of $20,000 of funding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** The development of innovative lighting solutions with a reduced environmental impact and visually pleasing design. - **Low-energy Technology:** The expansion of technology that uses less energy without sacrificing functionality or performance. - **Crowdfunding for Sustainable Products:** The increasing use of crowdfunding platforms to support the development and production of sustainable products like eco-friendly light bulbs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can embrace the trend of eco-friendly and low-energy bulbs to create innovative design solutions that reduce environmental impact. - **Sustainable Technology:** Companies in the sustainable technology sector can focus on developing new low-energy products, like eco-friendly bulbs, that reduce energy consumption without compromising performance. - **Crowdfunding:** Crowdfunding platforms provide a means for sustainable product developers to obtain funding and generate interest from environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Residential LED Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-led-lighting.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Minimalist 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp1.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Translucent Bulbous Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Flatpack Minimalist Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-lamp.md) - [Energy-Saving Minimalist Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desktop-lamp.md)