# Contorting Cube Chandeliers Robert Hoffman Makes Adjustable Geometric Lighting Pieces By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-hoffman References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/modular-boxes-of-light-infinitely-interactive-illumination/) & [robhoff](http://robhoff.com/index.php) Robert Hoffman is a designer and staff member of the Berlin architecture firm Maaskant. Hoffman recently released an inventive project appropriately named “Modulares Licht” ([Modular Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi)). The project consists of various [cubic and rectangular chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-selva) made of aluminum or steel. Lighting levels, lighting intensity and design are all adjustable at the simple tilt of a surface. Robert Hoffman successfully achieves [deceptive simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design) through these pieces. While their initial look is simple, the engineering of each piece is much more complex than a glowing box. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adjustable Lighting:** The trend of adjustable lighting allows for customizable lighting levels and intensity, providing users with ultimate control over their lighting environment. - **Modular Design:** The trend of modular design allows for customizable and versatile lighting solutions, enabling users to create unique configurations that suit their needs. - **Simplicity in Engineering:** The trend of deceptive simplicity in engineering emphasizes the use of simple aesthetics while incorporating complex design elements. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on adjustable lighting trends by offering innovative lighting solutions that provide customers with maximum control and customization options. - **Architecture:** The architectural industry can leverage modular design trends by incorporating adaptable lighting fixtures into their projects, allowing for more versatile and customizable lighting solutions. - **Industrial Manufacturing:** The industrial manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend of simplicity in engineering by developing streamlined and efficient processes for producing complex yet aesthetically simple lighting pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structural Modular Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table.md) - [Suspended Mirrored Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-collection-1.md) - [Foldable Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp.md) - [Unconventional Modular Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-kaleido-series.md) - [Infinitely Expandable Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-one-table-lamp.md) - [Customizable Minimal Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-delta-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Stacked Dynamic Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-shift-collection.md)