# Floating Thunder Cloud Lamps The Floating Lamp Magnetically Hovers from Its Base By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-floating-lamp References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/floating-cloud-lamp-richard-clarkson/50796/) & [richardclarkson](https://www.richardclarkson.com/float) The Floating Lamp stands as an example of functional home decor that sparks the imagination without serving as a gimmicky or novelty product. Brooklyn-based designer Richard Clarkson has been experimenting with lamp design for several years with projects that range from uncomplicated lampshades to immersive installations that act as audiovisual representations of a Thunder Cloud. The Floating Cloud is Clarkson's latest iteration of his collection of [artificial clouds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp). The [magnetically levitating lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-on-charger) provides a calming ambiance in any room, while hovering 2.75 inches from its base. The light source is [sound-responsive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp) and embedded with LED lights that change color in response to voices or music. The pieces are crafted to act more as art than lighting, however their functional and aesthetically pleasing design makes for a product that serves a dual purpose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 - **Artificial Cloud Home Decor:** Opportunities for designers to create more innovative, functional home decor that can both inspire and serve a dual purpose. - **Sound-responsive Lighting:** Potential for creating sound-responsive lighting systems that can change color in response to various sounds, music, and voices. - **Magnetic Levitation Technology:** Room for growth in innovations that utilize magnetic levitation technology to create unique and compelling products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for designers to integrate functional, whimsical home decor that can serve as both art and lighting. - **Lighting Design:** Space for designers to create lighting systems beyond traditional static bulbs and switches, such as sound-responsive LED lights. - **Electronics:** Potential for growth in the use of magnetic levitation technology within electronics, and for more products that offer a dual purpose beyond their primary function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitos.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Organic Cloud-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khmara.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [Floating Illusion Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lp-lamp.md) - [Floating Spherical Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-casabo.md) - [Air Balloon-Inspired Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-balloon-lamp.md) - [Calming Orb Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-lamp1.md)