# Double Helical Lighting The Ribbons of Life Lamp is Genetically Beautiful By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribbons-of-life-lamp References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5591199/the-ribbons-of-life-lamp-draws-inspiration-from-the-source) & [charlwood.au](http://www.charlwood.com.au/) With its double helical shape, this DNA-inspired 'Ribbons of Life' lamp channels the genetic components' structure. Aside from its intricate design however, this light is particularly impressive because it was fashioned via a [3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/her-floor-lamp). Designed by Paul Charlwood and Luca Abat of Charlwood Design, the 'Ribbons of Life' lamp is made out of a type of ABS plastic. Through the interesting use of material and its [intricately molded shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffl-lamp), the lighting is beautifully eye-catching. [Casting a delicate shadow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp), its amber-hued light is utterly romantic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Lighting:** The use of 3D printing technology to create intricate and unique lighting designs. - **Biomimicry Lighting:** Lighting designs inspired by the natural world, like this DNA-inspired lamp. - **Innovative Material Lighting:** The use of new and unexpected materials to create visually striking lighting designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunities to create unique and customized lighting installations for homes and commercial spaces. - **Architectural Design:** Integrating lighting fixtures as a key component of building design, especially in themed or biophilic spaces. - **Artistic Lighting:** Exploring lighting as an artistic medium, with new materials and technologies that enable innovative forms and shapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso.md) - [3D-Printed Aquatic Life Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-wavy-lamp.md) - [Human Physio-Themed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dif-lamp.md) - [Sleek Structural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-lab-light.md) - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aureole.md) - [Minimalist 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp1.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Coral-Form Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alherd.md)