# Insect Lightbulb Installations This Musical Crystal Exhibit is Part of the London Design Festival By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-london-design References: [londonist](http://londonist.com/2015/09/over-the-undergrowth-curiosity-cloud) & [londondesignfestival](http://www.londondesignfestival.com/events/curiosity-cloud) This stunning installation at the London Design Festival uses handcrafted glass lightbulbs and crystalline insects to create a [moving musical structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble). The London Design Festival exhibit is the creation of Viennese design duo mischer'traxler in collaboration with champagne label Perrier-Jouet. It is displayed in a limited run at the Norfolk House Music Room at the Victoria & Albert museum. The work features [glass replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light) of 25 real species of insect. Each one is delicately placed inside a [handblown lightbulb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) and suspended from the ceiling of the exhibition space. The resulting effect is an alternative experience of light and sound. The London Design Festival is an annual celebration of the city's creators, retailers educators and design practitioners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Handcrafted Glass Installations:** Opportunity for businesses to explore unique and artistic ways to incorporate handcrafted glass in their products or installations. - **Crystalline Insect Design:** Innovative chance for designers to incorporate crystalline insect motifs into various products and artistic creations. - **Alternative Light and Sound Experiences:** Disruptive innovation potential to create immersive and unique light and sound experiences for various industries and events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore opportunities to incorporate handcrafted glass and crystalline insect designs into their creations. - **Lighting and Decor:** Lighting and decor industry can incorporate unique glass installations and alternative light and sound experiences into their products and services. - **Event and Exhibition:** Opportunity for event organizers and exhibition spaces to offer immersive and memorable experiences by incorporating alternative light and sound installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Insect Sculpture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-balance-light.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Statement Contemporary Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filigrana-6.md) - [Music-Inspired Glass Blown Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miles-pendant.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Multifaceted Glass Crystal Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-light-fixtures.md) - [Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-hi-show.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md)