# Phospherescent Paddles The Vaughshannon Cambium is a Light Up Oar By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-11-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaughshannon-cambium References: [vaughshannon](http://www.vaughshannon.com/proj13.html) & [tweetmeme](http://tweetmeme.com/story/168403208/twitpic-share-photos-on-twitter) The VaughShannon Cambium light looks like it could propel a boat. That would obviously be a bad idea while it's plugged in, though. VaughShannon is exceptional at making [natural designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp) that convey a simple message. This light is no exception; it's a light made for [living by the sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailing-lantern). Seafaring ocean lovers will love the VaughShannon Cambium light. It would look right at home in a beach house or cabin by a river. **Implications** - Businesses that take items and manipulate them to be used for a different purpose will appeal to a wide audience. Consumers will likely invest in such items as they offer a fascinating and unique concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Natural Light Designs:** Businesses that create natural designs for lighting will appeal to consumers in the home decor industry. - **Reinventing Traditional Items:** Businesses that take traditional items and reinvent them for a new purpose will be attractive to consumers looking for unique concepts. - **Seaside-inspired Designs:** Creating designs inspired by the sea and seafaring lifestyle will attract consumers in the home decor and outdoor industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Businesses that create unique lighting designs and seaside-inspired decor will disrupt the home decor industry. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Creating products that are both functional and stylish for seafaring and camping lifestyles will disrupt the outdoor recreation industry. - **Design and Fashion:** Incorporating natural and environmentally friendly designs into traditional items will disrupt the design and fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nautical-Inspired Warm LIghting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booi.md) - [Glowing Bamboo Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paardarshi.md) - [Glowing Whimsical Storybook Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern.md) - [Sailing Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-light.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Outdoor Lantern Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lantern-1.md) - [Rippling Aquatic Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-lights.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Water Movement-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-light.md)