# Space-Saving Lighting The 'Flat Bulb' By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-saving-light-bulbs-the-flat-bulb-by-joonhuyn-kim References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/11/05/flat-lightbulb-solves-all-benjamin-franklins-problems-with-two-cuts/) & [100percentdesign.jp](http://www.100percentdesign.jp/english/index.htm) The 'Flat Bulb' is a radical new [light bulb design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb) by Joonhuyn Kim. Forget the fact that the thin shape takes up less space for shipping and storage, and the fact that they can be placed on a table without rolling off and smashing on the floor, these light bulbs look utterly cool. If this bulb design gets the right exposure to get manufactured, I'm sure people would snap them up. They look like they would take up 1/4 of the space of traditional bulbs and would be 100 times easier to install with that [paddle shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkpro-series). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Space-saving Lighting:** The 'Flat Bulb' design offers a compact solution to traditional light bulbs, saving space and making installation easier. - **Efficient Packaging:** The thin shape of the 'Flat Bulb' allows for efficient shipping and storage, reducing packaging waste. - **Creative Product Design:** The unique and cool aesthetic of the 'Flat Bulb' opens up opportunities for innovative product designs in the lighting industry. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** The 'Flat Bulb' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the lighting industry, offering space-saving and visually appealing lighting solutions. - **Shipping and Logistics:** The compact design of the 'Flat Bulb' could revolutionize packaging and shipping practices, optimizing space and reducing waste. - **Product Design:** The 'Flat Bulb' showcases the potential for creative and unconventional product designs, inspiring innovation across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Aesthetic Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velaflame.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Flatpack Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp.md) - [Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb.md) - [Multifunctional C-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamp.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md)