# Rubber-Inspired Lamps Swedish Architects TAF Draw Inspiration From Stretched Rubber By Yanis Rudzitis | Published 2011-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubber-inspired-lamps References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/02/15/rubber-by-taf-arkitektkontor-for-zero/) & [zero.se](http://zero.se/rubber/taf/eng) The Swedish architects TAF has created a collection of lamps based on the shape of rubber band. Presented for the [Stockholm Furniture Fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments) and called Rubber, these lamps have [aluminium shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape) and come as [pendant or wall lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light). The idea and shape for the design came from the stretchability, flexibility and materiality of the rubber band. The lamps are available in white, black and beige as standard. **Implications** - What I particularly like about these lamps by the Swedish architects TAF is that they have a great concept, but they are also very aesthetically appealing. I would love to have this love for my own home. I do not think I will ever look at rubber the same way again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Rubber-inspired Design:** There is growing interest in designing products inspired by the stretchability, flexibility, and materiality of rubber. - **Aesthetically Appealing Lighting:** Consumers are seeking lighting fixtures that not only provide functionality but also add aesthetic value to their homes. - **Material Exploration:** Designers are exploring unconventional materials, such as rubber, to create innovative and unique products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Rubber-inspired lamps offer new possibilities for interior designers to create visually striking lighting fixtures. - **Home Decor:** The demand for aesthetically pleasing lighting in home decor opens up opportunities for manufacturers to produce distinctive rubber-based lamps. - **Product Design:** Designers specializing in material exploration can find disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating rubber-inspired design concepts into various products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Colorful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeeze-inflatable-lamp.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md) - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Stealthy Pendant Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warp-lamp.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Maximalist Arched Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblure.md)