Solaris is a table lamp designed by 12-year-old designer Sol Rybakken Kallin for Swedish lighting manufacturer Blond. Unveiled during 3 Days of Design, the lamp features a curved rectangular frame with an open centre that functions as a display and storage area. The hollow space can accommodate everyday objects, decorative items, or small personal belongings, while integrated lighting elements at each end provide ambient illumination. The design is available with either frosted glass panels for a softer glow or perforated steel panels that create a more graphic lighting effect.
The project originated from Rybakken Kallin’s interest in design exhibitions and evolved through sketches and paper models before being developed into a finished product with support from her father, Norwegian designer Daniel Rybakken. Aluminium side panels frame the lamp and can be produced in a variety of colours, giving the object a simple yet versatile character.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Display-integrated Lighting
- Furniture-adjacent lamps that double as presentation surfaces signal opportunities for compact products that merge illumination, storage, and personal curation in small living spaces.
- Multi-functional Home Objects
- Hybrid household designs are redefining utility by turning everyday fixtures into adaptable objects that reduce clutter while adding aesthetic value.
- Youth-led Product Design
- Emerging young designers bring fresh perspectives to consumer goods, creating space for brands to differentiate through unconventional authorship and intergenerational collaboration.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Lighting
- Ambient lighting brands can expand beyond illumination by developing sculptural fixtures that serve decorative, organizational, and experiential roles.
- Home Decor
- Decor markets are increasingly shaped by objects that function as both accessories and micro-display systems, supporting demand for personalization in interiors.
- Furniture
- Compact furniture innovation benefits from modular, object-scale designs that blend storage, display, and atmosphere without requiring additional floor space.
