# Morphing Ball Lamps The Travelite by Michelle Avelis Transforms into a Small Sphere By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelite References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/travelite-turns-into-a-small-ball-for-easy-transportation/) Designer Michelle Avelis probably didn’t intend for the “Traveilte” to be thrown around, but what do you expect when your design is in the shape of a ball? What I’m saying is, I’d use the Travelite for light, yes, but perhaps also as a toy. The Travelite is a [portable light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fsl-wireless) that [morphs into a small ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi). Because it’s so small and round, it can be easily packed into your bag or luggage for on-the-go lighting or a quick round of catch. It powers up with lithium-ion batteries that can be recharged using any outlet, features a clock in its surface, and offers light that’s bright enough for reading. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing portable lights that can easily be packed and used for on-the-go lighting. - **Multi-functional Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating products with multiple functionalities to cater to different needs and preferences. - **Smart Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing smart features in lighting products such as built-in clocks or customizable lighting options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative and versatile lighting designs into home decor products. - **Travel and Leisure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing portable lighting solutions specifically tailored for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating smart functionality into lighting products to enhance user experience and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbe.md) - [Conical Multifunctional Lamp Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-light.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [Removable Head Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-orbe.md) - [Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-light.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Portable Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-portable-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapuff-lamp.md)