# Folding Origami Lamps The OMLAMP Opens to Reveal a Hypnotic Elegance By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-omlamp References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/07/20/this-beautiful-accordion-inspired-ambient-light-has-the-elegance-of-a-decorative-origami-folding-fan/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/737720357/waterproof-folding-paper-lamp-with-adjustable-brightness) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi), the lamp has no top or bottom, which means users can configure the lamp in many different ways for a [unique tabletop accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-portable-lamp). The portable lamp features a beech/walnut wood body with a [hand-folded lampshade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorpresa). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 Origami Design:** There's a resulting opportunity for furniture makers to adapt origami into other pieces of home and industrial designs. - **Smart Dimmer Knob:** There's an opportunity to develop a more advanced remote that makes use of smart controls and skillsets. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Foldable Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-lamp.md) - [Folded Timber Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp.md) - [Adjustable Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup.md) - [Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapuff-lamp.md)