# Measuring Stick Lighting The Upcycled Ruler Lamp is a Smart DIY Project By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruler-lamp References: [recyclart.org](http://www.recyclart.org/2013/01/lamp-made-of-rulers/) & [tuindesign.blogspot.nl](http://tuindesign.blogspot.nl/2012/11/lampje-van-duimstokken.html) Creator Tuinvrouw Huisman came up with the Ruler Lamp, an ingenious way to decorate your home using [upcycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli). If there is an extra lamp lying around that you never use because you hate the way it looks, this is a great opportunity to give it a different look by revamping the lamp shade. If you don't have an extra lamp, the [metal base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp) used in this example was found in a second-hand shop for very cheap, as were the old-fashioned rulers that make up the lamp shade. This DIY piece would look great in a child's bedroom or in a school classroom, and hopefully it will inspire the children to come up with their own creative ideas. The Ruler Lamp is a great project for a rainy day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Upcycling:** The Ruler Lamp demonstrates the trend of upcycling by repurposing old materials to create a unique and stylish lighting fixture. - **DIY (do-it-yourself):** The Ruler Lamp taps into the growing DIY trend, offering business opportunities for companies that provide tools, materials, and instructions for creative projects. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The Ruler Lamp aligns with the trend of eco-friendly design by promoting the use of sustainable materials and reducing waste through upcycling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The Ruler Lamp presents an opportunity for home decor companies to introduce upcycled and customizable lighting options. - **Education:** The Ruler Lamp's use of old-fashioned rulers in its design makes it suitable for educational settings, creating potential collaborative opportunities with schools or institutions. - **DIY Supplies:** The Ruler Lamp's DIY nature opens avenues for DIY supply businesses to provide kits or resources for customers to create their own upcycled lighting fixtures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Storage-Friendly Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-lamp.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md)