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Folding Origami Lamps

The OMLAMP Opens to Reveal a Hypnotic Elegance

— July 22, 2021 — Art & Design
The OMLAMP is the brainchild of Ming Luo. Inspired by the ancient art of origami, the unique design unfolds its illuminating flaps to reveal a hypnotic elegance. Modular by nature, the lamp has no top or bottom, which means users can configure the lamp in many different ways for a unique tabletop accessory.

The portable lamp features a beech/walnut wood body with a hand-folded lampshade. Users can open the flaps fully to join them at the top, creating a glowing paper circle. Users can also open one flap at a time to create various geometric shapes. Tyvek paper is used for the shade to ensure it is waterproof and tearproof. In addition, the lamp comes equipped with a brass dimmer knob to adjust its brightness easily.

Image Credit: Ming Luo
Trend Themes
1. Modular Origami Design - There's a resulting opportunity for furniture makers to adapt origami into other pieces of home and industrial designs.
2. Smart Dimmer Knob - There's an opportunity to develop a more advanced remote that makes use of smart controls and skillsets.
3. Waterproof and Tearproof Furniture - The development of waterproof, durable, and eco-friendly products create an opportunity for innovators to explore more solutions in furniture making.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture businesses could adopt origami design in their portfolio, with a vision of creating practical and easy-to-use furniture that can add aesthetic value to any home or office.
2. Smart Home Technology - Smart home technology businesses can explore the idea of using similar materials that can last longer while reducing the carbon footprint of households.
3. Interior Decoration - Innovators can create waterproof wallpaper that lasts for a long time without tearing, thus offering homeowners the ability to customize spaces according to their liking, without worrying about frequent changes or damage to the interior of the building.
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