# Straw Lamps A Sip of Light By Ayman | Published 2008-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-of-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/04/08/sip-of-light/) So you're cramming before your exams and want a light that lets you read at night without disturbing your roommates. Oh, and giving you easy access to the caffeine that keeps you awake is a good bonus. **A Sip of Light** by designer *Sung-Kyu Nam* is an ultra portable straw-inspired study light that turns on when you bend it and off when you straighten it. I love the design. Simple, unique and very functional. *Sung-Kyu Nam* also designed the unique **[NapTV](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naptv)**which combines a chair and a TV in one design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ultra Portable Study Lights:** Opportunity to disrupt portable lighting solutions with innovative designs like the straw-inspired study light. - **Bendable Light Technology:** Bendable light technology presents disruptive possibilities for customizable and adaptable lighting solutions. - **Combination Furniture Designs:** The integration of different functionalities within furniture, as seen in the NapTV design, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Solutions:** The lighting industry can explore and adopt innovative designs and bendable light technology to create portable study lights with enhanced functionality. - **Product Design:** The field of product design can incorporate combination furniture designs to create multifunctional and space-saving solutions. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the concept of combination furniture designs to meet the growing demand for versatile and compact furniture solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-task-lamp.md) - [Storage-Friendly Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [3-in-1 Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biancinoti.md) - [Water-Dispensing Bedside Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siptsm.md) - [Cabin-Shaped Reading Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boof-reading-light.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md)