# Illusionary Bulbous Lights The Sympathy for the Bulb Lamp Provides a Rounded Glow By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sympathy-for-the-bulb References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/sympathy_for_the_bulb_lamp_by_maciej_chmara_18385.asp) & [designeast.eu](http://designeast.eu/2011/01/20/sympathy-for-the-bulb/) With the imminent extinction of the incandescent bulb on our hands, it's no surprise that designers are addressing it with creations such as the Sympathy for the Bulb lamp. Although it serves a higher eco-conscious purpose, it's hard to let go of something that has brought so much..."light" to our lives. Designed by Vienna-based Maciej Chmara, the Sympathy for the Bulb lamp features a cutout of the [classic light bulb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemide-sintesi) around the [energy-saving one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb). This provides a more [rounded glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow) that's reminiscent of the good ol' days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Energy-saving Lighting:** Opportunity for innovation in developing new, more efficient lighting solutions. - **Nostalgic Design:** Potential to create products that combine modern technology with a touch of nostalgia to appeal to consumers. - **Eco-conscious Products:** Demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly designs presents an opportunity for new and innovative products. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to develop advanced lighting technologies that are energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to create lighting fixtures that offer a blend of functionality, style, and nostalgia to enhance interior spaces. - **Sustainability:** Potential for disruptive innovation in designing eco-conscious products that reduce energy consumption and promote a greener lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Translucent Bulbous Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuloa.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Silkworm-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-lighting.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Incense-Mimicking Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md)