# Fanned Flat-Pack Lamps Tom Fereday's Spline Light Casts Unique Shadow Shapes By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spline-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/28/flat-is-where-its-at/) & [tomfereday](http://www.tomfereday.com/) The Spline Light is not just a focus on interesting aesthetics, it also pinpoints the growing trend of [flat-pack designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp) made specifically for the home. Considering the world's eco-friendly purpose, I'm surprised that we aren't seeing more and more of these creations on a minute basis. Designed by Tom Fereday, the Spline Light offers a fantastic way to cut costs and detrimental shipping drawbacks by being [conveniently compact and portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fsl-wireless). More than that, however, it features a fascinating, fan-like look that people will be drawn to--that is, if its eco-friendly element isn't good enough. The Spline Light is especially unique thanks to the [shadows it casts through each panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp). With its streamlined, matte-black finish, the Spline Light is extremely elegant and would fit in any living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flat-pack Designs:** Opportunity for businesses to create eco-friendly flat-pack products for homes. - **Compact and Portable Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop cost-effective and convenient products with easy shipping. - **Fascinating Aesthetics:** Market demand for unique and visually appealing designs that attract consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop innovative flat-pack furniture designs for eco-conscious consumers. - **E-commerce and Shipping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create efficient packaging solutions for compact and portable products. - **Lighting Design:** Market demand for lighting fixtures with interesting aesthetics that create unique shadow patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folded Timber Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp.md) - [LED String Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spline.md) - [Minimal Aesthetic Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Flatpack Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp.md) - [Flatpack Minimalist Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-lamp.md) - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Simplistically Complex 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sopp-lamp.md)