# 3D-Printed Pendant Lights CW&T is Creating 100 3D-Printed Unique Pendant Light Designs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-pendant-light References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170209-cwt-3d-printed-lamp-lights-up-kickstarter.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cwandt/100-dropped-pendant-lights/description) As part of a new project, Brooklyn’s [CW&T](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typec-ultra) art and design studio is challenging itself to create 100 unique pendant lights. The Dropped Pendant Light series will consist of 100 limited-edition 3D-printed lights that are versatile enough to be used as bedside, tabletop, desk or floor lamps. To help fund its first 3D printing project, CW&T took to [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zimple), showing off six preliminary design ideas that show a cord, socket and a number of different shade types. While all 100 of the limited-edition Dropped Pendant Lights have already be claimed by eager backers on Kickstarter, those who wish to do their own additive manufacturing may purchase a [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cat-tree) Dropped Pendant Light Kit for $45 or the standalone file needed for printing for just a dollar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Unique Pendant Lights:** Opportunity for designers to create one-of-a-kind pendant lights using 3D printing technology. - **3D Printing Projects:** Increasing popularity of using 3D printing to create innovative and customizable products. - **Crowdfunding for Designers:** Growing trend of designers using crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to fund their creative projects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage 3D printing to bring their unique pendant light designs to life. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to explore the use of 3D printing for their product development and customization processes. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Platforms like Kickstarter can benefit from the increasing number of design projects seeking funding for their innovative creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Sustainable Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycreation-droplet.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant-light.md) - [3D-Printed Suspended Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haibu.md) - [Exquisite Textured Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendant-lamp1.md) - [Mixed Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gant-pendant-lights.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Minimally Designed Ethereal Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md)