# Sugar-Made Lighting The Suesslicht Lamp by Voxel Studio Both Looks and Tastes Sweet By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suesslicht-lamp References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/a-lamp-made-from-sugar-suesslicht-by-voxel-studio) & [voxel-studio.de](http://voxel-studio.de/10762/442325/works/suesslicht-a-lamp-made-from-sugar) At first glance, there doesn't appear to be anything odd or even unique about the Suesslicht Lamp. A [simple pendent light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light), it has a soft white lampshade that is offset by a vibrantly hued cord. As it turns out, however, looks can be extremely deceiving. The Suesslicht Lamp is made out of sugar. Thus, it has appropriately been shaped like a sugarloaf, which was how refined sugar was produced and sold until the advent of sugar cubes. Designed by German-based Voxel Studio, the Suesslicht Lamp was created through a careful process: sugar crystals are mixed with a water base, then pressed and dried, forming the [thin, crystalline shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuloa) of the lampshade. When turned on, it shimmers subtly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Edible Lighting:** Creating functional lighting fixtures that are also edible and sustainable. - **Alternative Material Products:** Experimenting with unconventional materials to create everyday products and accessories. - **Sustainable Design Objects:** Designing products that are sustainable, eco-friendly, and unique in their appearance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The use of alternative materials for lighting fixtures and other home decor products opens up new possibilities for designers and interior decorators. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Creating edible lighting fixtures can potentially open up a new market for the food and beverage industry, where functional lighting can enhance the dining or drinking experience. - **Art and Design:** Sustainable and unconventional materials can be used to create unique and artistic lighting fixtures, offering a new perspective on design and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Sculptural 3d-Printed Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffl-lamp.md) - [Sugarcane Suspended Office Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superdupertube.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Baked Good-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant-light.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Gelato-Inspired Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-lamp.md) - [Organic Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso.md)