# Interactive Illumination Solutions The 'MATlamp' Wall Lamp Design Works via Rotational Movements By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-lamp-design References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/01/27/touch-and-glow/) Lamps and lighting are overwhelming operated via switches and buttons, but the 'MATlamp' wall lamp design takes a different approach to help connect users to the items around them. Rather than being operated by a switch, the 'MATlamp' is rotated to be [turned on, dimmed or brightened](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grejsimojs) to create a [physical connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection) with the inanimate object. The rise of the Internet of Things (IOT) has consumers interacting physically with their environments less than ever. The 'MATlamp' helps to create a more personal connection to help enhance how one feels about their home and the things in it. Designed by Nikola Gaytandjiev, the 'MATlamp' is a wall lamp design that can be installed easily and moved to help offer enhanced functionality from the quirky illumination solution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Physical Interaction:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing products that rely on physical interaction rather than traditional switches or buttons. - **Internet of Things (IOT):** Incorporating physical interaction with IOT devices to create a more personal connection for users. - **Enhanced Functionality:** Developing illumination solutions that can be easily installed and offer flexible functionality for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Lighting:** Innovations in home lighting industry to create interactive lighting fixtures that promote physical connection and enhance user experience. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in interior design industry to incorporate lighting fixtures that rely on physical interaction for a more personalized environment. - **Smart Home Technology:** Exploring ways to integrate physical interaction and enhanced functionality into smart home technology for a more intuitive and engaging user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp.md) - [Touch-Enhanced Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolita.md) - [Artistic Magnetic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scacco-matto-lamp.md) - [Adjustable Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp.md) - [Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi.md) - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Malleable Connected Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pofu-lamp.md) - [Foldable Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp.md) - [Weighted Multi-Position Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desk-lamp-design.md)