# Spike Lights Cool, Blue Lighting By Designer, Tom Kirk By Trendopoly | Published 2007-05-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spike-lights-cool-blue-lighting-by-designer-tom-kirk References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/touch-them-and-game-over/spike-lights-+-spikey-261934.php) & [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/004109.php) The International Contemporary Furniture Fair showcases some of the most [innovative designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs), including the ubercool Spike Lights by designer, Tom Kirk. Spike Lights are a unique approach to lighting -- they're different, blue and very cool. **Implications** - The only thing to watch out for with these [sharp lighting fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-wall-light) is their safety concerns, but there's no doubt that they would make any interior space look a whole lot more nifty. If you were going for a [modern night-club look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-experience) with a little space-age flair thrown in, they would definitely be a perfect fit. Let it never be said that the International Contemporary Furniture Fair doesn't produce some seriously rad ideas and creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unique Lighting:** Exploring unconventional lighting designs and concepts can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design industry. - **Blue Lighting:** Developing innovative blue lighting solutions can create immersive and visually striking experiences in various industries, from entertainment venues to retail spaces. - **Safety-conscious Design:** Incorporating safety features into cutting-edge lighting fixtures opens up opportunities to enhance both aesthetics and functionality in interior design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The unique and cool Spike Lights present an opportunity for the interior design industry to incorporate cutting-edge lighting designs into various spaces and create distinctive atmospheres. - **Entertainment:** Integrating blue lighting innovation in entertainment venues, such as nightclubs, can offer a futuristic ambiance and elevate the overall experience for patrons. - **Retail:** Adopting unconventional blue lighting solutions in retail stores can capture attention, create a unique shopping experience, and potentially increase customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Spikey Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-lo.md) - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Lighting Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [LED String Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spline.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md)