# Slinky Worm-Like Lighting Anthony Dickens' Tekio Lamp Forms Into Any Shape Desired By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekio-lamp References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/tekio-by-anthony-dickens/?) & [anthonydickens](http://www.anthonydickens.com/tekio.htm) The Tekio Lamp is sure to bring a lot of comparisons to mind such as [slinky toys, worms and industrial ducts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpente-lamp). Inspired by something a little more artistic and traditional, these lamps looked to [Japanese Cochin paper lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorpresa) for inspiration. Designed by London-based product and furniture designer Anthony Dickens, the Tekio Lamp was also inspired by his travels. Named after the Japanese word for 'adaptation,' the Tekio Lamp is a [modular light fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilo-lamp) that can be shaped and re-shaped into whatever form the owner wishes it to be. Currently a prototype, the Tekio Lamp will be available next year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Modular Lighting:** The trend of modular lighting allows for customizable and adaptable light fixtures that can be shaped according to personal preferences and needs. - **Inspired by Nature:** Designs inspired by natural elements like worms and paper lanterns offer a unique and artistic approach to lighting solutions. - **Functional Art:** The fusion of functionality and art in lighting design provides opportunities for innovative creations that serve both aesthetic and practical purposes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore modular lighting concepts to offer customizable and versatile solutions to consumers. - **Interior Decor:** The interior decor industry can incorporate nature-inspired lighting designs to enhance the visual appeal and ambiance of spaces. - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can integrate functional art elements in lighting fixtures to create unique and versatile pieces that complement interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Pendant Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warp-lamp.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi.md) - [Stackable Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/module-table-lamp.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Interactive Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp.md)