# Cyborg-Inspired Lamps These Aluminum Three-Legged Lamps Resemble Alien-Like Creatures By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-legged-lamps References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/cyborg-lamp-karim-rashid-martinelli-luce/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [karimrashid](http://karimrashid.com/) Designer Karim Rashid created this line of three legged-lamps that look just like [tiny aliens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1). The lamp collection is appropriately titled 'Cyborg Lamp.' The tripod-looking lights are made of a single cohesive material that looks like a balloon that has been horizontally cut in half and three sections were stretched out to reach the floor. The three-legged lamps are made of a [smooth cast aluminum material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape) and painted neutral colors with a glossy finish. The colors include cyan, lime, grey or an natural aluminum color. Each lamp is equipped with a light bulb that is located beneath the dome-like structure. With the light being eliminated from the underside of the lamp, it creates the perfect [desk light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leda). The small lamps provide enough light to eliminate a whole desk or they can be used as a low-glowing night light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cyborg-inspired Design:** Designers can explore incorporating cyborg-like elements into various products to create a futuristic feel and generate excitement among consumers. - **Seamless Materials:** Creating products that utilize materials that appear to be a single cohesive piece can provide a unique and sleek design look. - **Multi-purpose Lighting:** By designing lamps that can function as both a desk light and a low-glowing night light, designers can provide customers with functional lighting solutions for varying needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating cyborg-inspired design into home decor items such as lamps and furniture could potentially attract consumers looking for unique and futuristic home decor options. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can integrate seamless materials and multi-purpose lighting options into their projects to provide a functional yet stylish look to living spaces. - **Lighting:** Designers in the lighting industry can explore different lighting options that use materials in creative and unique ways, as demonstrated by the Cyborg Lamp designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Human Physio-Themed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dif-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Artistic Tech-Charging Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combi-table-lamp.md) - [Silkworm-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-lighting.md) - [Animation-Inspired LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animationinspired-led-lamp.md)