# Membrane Lamps The Etirement Light Dims With the Pull of a Cord By Rachel | Published 2009-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remi-cohaniche-entirement-lamp References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/05/etirement-by-remi-bouhaniche/) & [studiomatierea](http://www.studiomatierea.com/) Remi Bouhaniche has created a [skeletal lighting design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso) that dims with the pull of a cord. The Etirement lamp is interesting because the intensity of the light is changed when the user pulls a cord that tightens (or loosens) the [fabric skin that covers the lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection). Who needs a [dimmer switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grejsimojs) when you have the Etirement lamp? **Implications** - Remi Bouhaniche explains that the lamp was shaped "on the lines of a human body composed by a skin fabric tensed over a skeleton a metal structure." The lamp sounds like something out of a horror movie, but it actually looks quite modern. It is very simple, so homeowners don't have to worry about it matching their decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Lighting:** The Etirement lamp demonstrates the trend of interactive lighting, where users can control the intensity of light with a simple pull of a cord. - **Aesthetic Innovation:** The design of the Etirement lamp showcases the trend of combining modern aesthetics with functional lighting, creating a unique and eye-catching piece. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of a fabric skin that covers the lamp in the Etirement design highlights the trend of incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials into lighting solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting:** The Etirement lamp presents an opportunity for lighting manufacturers to develop interactive lighting solutions that provide users with control over the intensity of light. - **Home Decor:** The innovative design of the Etirement lamp opens up opportunities for home decor companies to offer unique and aesthetically pleasing lighting options that stand out in the market. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The fabric skin concept used in the Etirement lamp presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers to explore collaborations with lighting designers and create new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp.md) - [Interactive Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp.md) - [Human Physio-Themed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dif-lamp.md) - [Silkworm-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-lighting.md) - [Perforated LED Table Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lume.md) - [Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-lamp-concept.md) - [Textured Ceramic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torso-table-lamp.md) - [Tiltable Dimmable Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nod-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drape-light.md)