# Mathematically Contoured Lighting The Straight Curve Lamp by Benjamin Migliore is Sculptural By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straight-curve-lamp References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2014/05/straight-curve-benjamin-miglio/) & [benjaminmigliore](http://www.benjaminmigliore.com/project_straight_curve.html) The Straight Curve Lamp might be the result of a mathematical equation, but the design could easily be chocked up to a stunning art project instead. The sweeping lines are strikingly sculptural, which makes the light fixture as visually appealing as it is practical. It helps that it is made out of pale wood, which gives the peaked design a star-like aesthetic. Designed by Benjamin Migliore, an industrial designer based in Barcelona, Spain, the Straight Curve Lamp specifically makes use of the parabolic arc. Comprised of 42 strips of white pine, the Straight Curve Lamp is meant to be hung from the ceiling. Yet again, the idea of a star comes to mind. The light source is found in the center of the lamp. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mathematically-contoured Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable lighting fixtures that are based on mathematical equations, creating visually appealing and sculptural designs. - **Sculptural Light Fixtures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sculptural elements into practical light fixtures, merging functionality and aesthetic appeal. - **Wooden Light Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of pale wood in light fixture design for a star-like aesthetic that stands out. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend mathematical concepts with design principles to create unique and eye-catching lighting solutions for interior spaces. - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic and sculptural techniques with lighting technology to produce visually stunning and functional art pieces. - **Sustainable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize sustainable materials like white pine to create eco-friendly lighting fixtures that add a touch of natural beauty to a space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Geometry Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp.md) - [Curved Pendant Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-light.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Metal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Maximalist Arched Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblure.md) - [Geometric-Shaped Wall Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-wall-light.md)