# Glowing Footwear Lighting Clara Sjodin's Shoe Lamp Cleverly Conceals the Cord as Laces By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-lamp References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/stockholm_furniture_fair_2011clara_sjodin_shoe_lamp_18553.asp) & [stockholmfurniturefair.se](http://www.stockholmfurniturefair.se/en/visitor-info/news/greenhouse-designers-2011---the-final-lineup) Exhibited at the 2011 Stockholm Furniture Fair 'Greenhouse,' the [Shoe Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Newcastle-University) definitely ran away with the show. A unique lighting fixture, everything from its laces to its shoe box packaging was expertly executed. Designed by [Lund School of Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights) student Clara Sjodin, the Shoe Lamp not only looks like an actual piece of footwear that glows, [its laces cleverly camouflages the cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poldina-classic-lamp). I guess my only concern is that one might try to walk out in them by accident. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 67% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glow-in-the-dark Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate glow-in-the-dark elements into their designs and create unique, eye-catching products. - **Concealed Cord Design:** Chance for designers to innovate and create clever ways to hide cords in various products, making them more aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly. - **Packaging as Art:** Opportunity for brands to elevate their packaging design and turn it into a memorable art form that enhances the overall consumer experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore glow-in-the-dark materials and incorporate them into their collections, creating a new trend that appeals to a younger demographic. - **Product Design:** Designers can focus on developing innovative ways to hide cords in various products, from lighting fixtures to electronics, enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of the items. - **Packaging Design:** Brands can invest in creative packaging design that goes beyond functionality, turning it into a work of art that sparks excitement and leaves a lasting impression on consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nisshoku.md) - [Chic Shoe Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-styler.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [Interactive Blooming Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomlight-s-lamp.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md)