# City-Inspired Solar Lights Le Lampe Paris Takes Cues from the Timeless Metropolis By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-lights References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/solar-powered-paris-lamp-by-maiori-at-iffs-03-13-2014/) & [maiori](http://maiori.com/) Aesthetics are not always something designers take into consideration when developing solar lights. The main objective is to create a functional, eco-friendly product to help solve the earth's energy issues. However, Maiori Objects of Design decided to take their cues from a timeless metropolis when building its [outdoor solar lighting system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-outdoor-solar-string-lights), and used inspiration from the stunning city of Paris. Le Lampe Paris is also extremely versatile: it's waterproof, can fit in both indoor and outdoor environments and has customizable options. An ideal situation for using these solar lights would be on a picnic that moves from day to night. Just set up the stand upon arrival for charging, then turn it on when the sun goes down in the evening (unless you were looking for a little darker ambiance)! Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/solar-powered-paris-lamp-by-maiori-at-iffs-03-13-2014/), [maiori](http://maiori.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **City-inspired Solar Lights:** Opportunity to create solar lights inspired by iconic cities, merging aesthetics with functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Lighting:** Possibility of developing customizable, versatile solar lighting systems for outdoor spaces. - **Design:** Potential for incorporating aesthetics and timeless design into eco-friendly products like solar lights. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for offering unique lighting solutions for outdoor events and experiences, such as picnics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Outdoor Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Lantern-Inspired Soft Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fermob-lighting.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Sustainable Solar Portable Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp.md) - [Portable Solar-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuro-lantern.md) - [Farmhouse-Style Solar Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-outdoor-lantern.md) - [Alternative Energy Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammanlnkad-collection.md)