# Sleek Handheld Illuminators The Retro Flashlight Has a Streamlined Silhouette to Suit Your Needs By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-flashlight References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/attractive-retro-flashlight-by-janez-mesaric/) & [janezmesaric](http://www.janezmesaric.com/id_projekti_en.php) There is an undoubted need for torches in the home: for use while exploring the attic or the dark depths of one's basement; or in instances of power outages. The Retro Flashlight has hence shed the bulky shock-absorbing skin, the grippy handle and the colorful accents in favor of a sleek design that suits the contemporary interior. It comes in black or silver with a slight shine and a slender shape with a subtle flare. This handheld lamp blends in with the cutting-edge electronics that are scattered throughout your living spaces, so it would not look out of place if you left one on this [table or that](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp). Janez Mesaric's concept even proposes three different sizes for the Retro Flashlight so that you can keep a [tiny one on your keychain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopdot) and, for instance, the medium size for sorting through wires behind your computer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Streamlined Flashlights:** The trend of creating sleek and minimalistic designs in flashlights opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the flashlight industry. - **Integration with Electronics:** The trend of blending handheld lamps with cutting-edge electronics creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home automation industry. - **Size Variability:** The trend of offering flashlights in different sizes allows for disruptive innovation in the portable lighting industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Flashlight:** The flashlight industry can explore disruptive innovation by focusing on creating streamlined and modern designs in their products. - **Home Automation:** The integration of handheld lamps with cutting-edge electronics presents exciting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home automation industry. - **Portable Lighting:** The portable lighting industry can disrupt the market by offering flashlights in various sizes to cater to different needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight.md) - [Compact Flashlight Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fl1-flashlight.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Flashlight Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick.md) - [Multipurpose Flashlight Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onurhan-demir.md) - [Functional Lifestyle Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashlight-concept.md) - [Miniature Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-flashlight-duo.md) - [Interactive Pocket Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot.md) - [Stylish Outdoor Illumination Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-lantern.md) - [Comforting Multifunctional Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-portable-lamp.md)