# Myth-Inspired Lighting The Vilu Light is Modeled After a Chilean Tale About Two Battling Snakes By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilu-light References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/04/03/vilu-light-by-studio-gt2p-for-dh-ph/) & [gt2p](http://www.gt2p.com/) The Vilu Light might look like a metal slug, but it was actually inspired by another species. Heavily influenced by a Chilean myth about two gigantic snakes battling over a piece of land, the Vilu Light takes the form of islands left in the wake of such devastation. There is also a snake-like quality to the design due to its long, thin shape and [scale-like body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flor-de-bronce). Designed by Chile-based Studio gt2P (Great Things to People) for DH PH (Den Herder Production House), a distributer of custom products, the Vilu Light blends old with the new on more than one level. It uses [digital techniques and craftsmanship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-lamp) to create a tribute to such a time-tested tale. The look of it is also quite medieval. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Myth-inspired Lighting:** Opportunity for designers to create unique lighting fixtures inspired by myths and folktales. - **Blend of Digital Techniques and Craftsmanship:** Opportunity to combine digital techniques with traditional craftsmanship to create innovative and visually appealing products. - **Medieval Design Aesthetics:** Opportunity to incorporate medieval design elements into modern product designs for a unique and nostalgic appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for lighting designers to explore myth-inspired designs and storytelling through light fixtures. - **Artisanal Products:** Opportunity for artisans to blend traditional craftsmanship with digital techniques to create unique and visually striking products. - **Home Décor:** Opportunity for home décor companies to tap into the medieval design aesthetic trend and offer products inspired by mythical tales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Volcanic Stone Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-lava-lamps.md) - [Volcanic Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-installation.md) - [Silkworm-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-lighting.md) - [Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lua.md) - [Bold Anniversary Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpente-lamp.md) - [Mythology-Themed Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alchemist-collection.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Artistic Shadow Play Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frero-tala-asa.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuloa.md)