# Paper Sheath Lighting Solutions Samuel Wilkinson Designs the Sorpresa Light with Astep By Amy Duong | Published 2025-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorpresa References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/expand-your-notions-of-lighting-with-sorpresa-by-samuel-wilkinson/)  Designer Samuel Wilkinson launches a look at his [new lighting solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light) dubbed the Sorpresa in collaboration with Danish imprint [Astep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplas). The two create the light using a special mechanism so that once it is released from its paper sheath, it would expand a few inches to just over 43 inches. The limbs will go outwards on the bottom and top of the shade. Wilkinson notes, “I wanted to create a piece that would intrigue. As its name suggests, the essence of the lamp is ‘surprise’. We looked at various [collapsible objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomlight-s-lamp) for inspiration and found a traditional shaker wool winder. It was the low-tech expandable timber construction that I admired most, the simple movement and expression." Image Credit: Samuel Wilkinson ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 37% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collapsible Lighting Design:** Collapsible lighting designs offer a novel approach to space-efficient and portable illumination solutions, enhancing versatility in home decor and lighting. - **Paper-based Light Innovations:** Innovative use of paper materials in lighting solutions creates opportunities for eco-friendly design with aesthetic appeal. - **Surprise Mechanism in Product Design:** Integrating surprise mechanisms in product design can captivate consumers, offering unique and engaging user experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry is ripe for disruptive innovations, particularly in creating functional and space-efficient lighting solutions. - **Sustainable Design:** Sustainable design industries are embracing unconventional materials like paper to deliver environmentally conscious products. - **Urban Living Solutions:** Urban living solutions benefit from compact and ingenious product designs that cater to limited spaces and dynamic lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-pendant-light.md) - [Lightweight Paper-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplat-lamp.md) - [Suspended Origami-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-light.md) - [Bent Metal Sheet Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-series.md) - [Blooming Lighting Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md)