# Cubic Cassette Lighting The Tape Lamp by Transparent House is Cool and Sophisticated By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tape-lamp References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5703453/cassette-lamp-is-a-shining-ode-to-analog) & [tapelamp](http://www.tapelamp.com/) Although the Tape Lamp is not a new concept, design firm [Transparent House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-vr-headset) has updated this lamp with a cool and sophisticated design. Created with only [transparent cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone), it takes on a whole new modern feel, making it perfect for any home. With a cubic shape, the Tape Lamp [lies low on tables and desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-table-light), emitting a soft yet powerful glow. Making a great gift for those who have an eye for design, this Tape Lamp is a definitely both practical and artistic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Transparent Cassettes:** The use of transparent cassettes in design opens up opportunities for creating modern and sophisticated products. - **Cubic Shaped Lamps:** The popularity of cubic-shaped lamps provides an opportunity for innovative lighting solutions. - **Practical Artistic Design:** Combining practicality and artistry in design can lead to unique and appealing products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore the use of transparent materials and cubic shapes to create innovative lighting products. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating practical and artistic designs like the Tape Lamp can enhance interior spaces and offer unique design choices for professionals in the industry. - **Gifts and Home Decor:** The Tape Lamp's modern and sophisticated design makes it an ideal option for the gifts and home decor industry, offering stylish and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81.md) - [Retro Transparent Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-real.md) - [Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramophone-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Cassette-Shaped Sound Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchcraft-ambient-speakers.md) - [Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-lamp-design.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Interactive Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp.md) - [Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-crystal.md)