# Intentionally Visible Cords Nicolo Taliani's Lamp No.1 By Pearl | Published 2008-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visible-cord-lamp-nicolo-talianis-lamp-no1 References: [pan-dan.blogspot](http://pan-dan.blogspot.com/2007/04/nicolo-taliani-salone-2007.html) & [nicolotaliani](http://www.nicolotaliani.com/) If you are constantly having issues with [trailing lamp cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-collection), not knowing if you should leave it uncoiled or bundled up with some ugly tie, then this [visible cord lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobine) should do the trick. The design incorporates the cord and solves the dilemma. The colored cord is visible through the lamp's [clear glass base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jal). Italian designer Nicolo Taliani's Lamp No.1 comes in three colours - black, red and white - great basic colors for contemporary home decors. We've seen intentionally visible cords before: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 46% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Intentionally Visible Cords:** Designing products with intentionally visible cords can offer a solution for managing and organizing cords in a visually appealing way. - **Incorporating Cords in Design:** Incorporating cords as a design element can create unique and eye-catching products that stand out in the market. - **Colored Cords as Accent:** Using colored cords as accents in product design can add a pop of color and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the product. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Incorporating intentionally visible cords in interior design products can offer new ways to showcase lighting and decor elements. - **Home Decor:** Designing home decor products with visible cords can provide a contemporary and functional solution for managing cords while adding aesthetic value. - **Lighting:** Integrating visible cords in lighting designs can create innovative lighting solutions that combine functionality and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Magnetic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scacco-matto-lamp.md) - [Classic Cordless Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poldina-classic-lamp.md) - [Powered Pendant Illuminations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avro-pendant.md) - [Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem.md) - [Wireless Lamp Renditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-portable.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helix-lamp.md)