<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpatata -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Flexible Rubber Lamps
Hector Serrano's SuperPatata Collection is Playfully Malleable

By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-30 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpatata
References: [crnchy](http://crnchy.com/design/superpatata-light-by-hector-serrano/) & [hectorserrano](http://www.hectorserrano.com/index.php?id=22&m=projects&grupo=superpatata)

Changing the shape of lighting, the SuperPatata lamp design by product designer Hector Serrano morphs and changes shape as it is manipulated by the user.

Made using [flexible rubber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-soft-solids), the exterior is incredibly stretchy and malleable, creating a satisfyingly manipulable surface that can be contorted to your desired form. Looking like [balloons stuffed with sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-balloon-lamp) and a mysterious glow, the lamps come in several bright colors and are attached to electric wires instead of string. Their slouchy, potato-like shape lends itself to various circumstances and several of them can be stacked on top of each other for a colorful tower of light.

Children will be able to enjoy [molding and morphing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp) the SuperPatata lamp collection and they don't have to worry about the dangers of breaking delicate glass bulb casings.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Malleable Lighting:** Flexible rubber creates new opportunities for shape-shifting lighting designs.
- **Child-friendly Lighting:** Designers can innovate on lighting solutions that are both moldable and safe for kids.
- **Stackable Lamps:** Stacking capabilities offer a unique feature to this collection that could inspire further creative takes on design.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Lighting:** Flexible materials open up new possibilities for the lighting industry, combining functionality and fun.
- **Toy:** The malleable nature of the SuperPatata collection could inspire toy designers to incorporate similar materials for tactile experiences in children's toys.
- **Furniture:** Designers could explore the use of materials, like flexible rubber, to add new dimension and flexibility to seating or other furniture pieces.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md)
- [Malleable Connected Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pofu-lamp.md)
- [Inflatable Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp.md)
- [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md)
- [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md)
- [Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi.md)
- [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md)
- [Playful Table Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp.md)
- [Touch-Enhanced Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolita.md)