# Delicate Cruciform Reading Lamps The PLUSminus Lamp is Elegant and Versatile By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plusminus References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/05/21/one-bipolar-light/) & [matejstefanac](http://matejstefanac.com/) Reading lamps often sacrifice aesthetics in service of functionality, but the PLUSminus lamp from designer Matej Stefanac shows that form need not always follow function -- sometimes, the two can be tightly linked. The lamp adheres to the tenets of [modern minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design), but it uses its simple frame to create a simple mechanism for varying across three axes, making it as useful as it is attractive. The PLUSminus lamp is so named because of its shape, which is like a large plus sign. The steel arms of that sign are clean, making it reminiscent of mid-century Scandinavian lighting, but they also allow the user to adjust the lamp vertically, horizontally, and rotationally, making it easy to change one's [desk workflow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalist design is a trend that prioritizes simplicity, functionality, and clean aesthetics, and it presents opportunities for creating innovative and visually appealing reading lamps. - **Versatile Lighting:** Versatile lighting is a trend that focuses on creating adjustable lighting solutions that can be easily customized to meet individual needs and preferences, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovations in the reading lamp industry. - **Form and Function Integration:** The integration of form and function is a trend that highlights the importance of harmonizing aesthetic appeal and practical utility in design, offering opportunities for creating elegant and functional reading lamps like the PLUSminus lamp. ### Where This Applies - **Design and Decor:** The design and decor industry can capitalize on the minimalist design trend by creating reading lamps that blend seamlessly with modern interiors while providing exceptional lighting. - **Home Furnishings:** The home furnishings industry can explore the versatile lighting trend by developing reading lamps that offer adjustable brightness levels, color temperatures, and directional lighting options. - **Office Equipment:** The office equipment industry can tap into the form and function integration trend by designing reading lamps that enhance productivity and well-being in workspaces through their aesthetic appeal and adjustable features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Weighted Multi-Position Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desk-lamp-design.md) - [Minimalist Tech Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20.md) - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [Demure Designer Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-desk-lamp.md) - [Minimalist Workstation Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-lamp-concept.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Bespoke Modern Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plusminus-lighting-system.md)