# Redesigning Traffic Lamps Cubic Driving Lights by Art Lebedev By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-11-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-driving-aids-square-traffic-lights References: [etre](http://www.etre.com/blog/2008/11/square_traffic_lights/) & [artlebedev](http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/luxofor/) Given that the shape of traffic lights hasn’t really changed all that much since they were first invented, it comes as no surprise that this [square traffic light design concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-blocks) has been put out there. According to the designer, Art Lebedev, the lit sections were originally round because it allowed the spherical bulb inside to light the glass evenly. However, [modern traffic lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-pro) use [superbright light diodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape) that can be arranged in any way. Circle, square, meh… surely there’s room for more creativity here. Bring on the apple-shaped traffic lights in New York City, and the Opera House shaped traffic lights in Sydney. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Redesigned Traffic Lamps:** New and innovative designs in traffic lamps could improve safety and traffic flow in urban areas. - **Customizable Traffic Light Shapes:** The ability to arrange superbright light diodes in any shape for traffic lights allows for limitless design opportunities. - **Sustainable Traffic Lighting:** Energy-efficient lighting alternatives could replace traditional traffic lamps. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Urban Planning:** Redesigned traffic lamps could be an integral part of urban planning projects for improving traffic flow and safety. - **Architecture and Design:** Innovative traffic lamp designs offer opportunities for the architecture and industrial design industries. - **Green Energy:** Replacing current traffic lamps with energy-efficient alternatives could be a significant opportunity in the green energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-crystal.md) - [Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-lamp-design.md) - [Flatpack Traffic Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apiece-traffic-cone.md) - [Stone Waste Street Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-street-light.md) - [Connected Cubic Desk Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeelight-cube.md) - [Triangle-Shaped LED Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-4.md) - [Urban Robot Traffic Safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis.md)