# Compact Wind-Up Lamps Nika Zupanc’s Wind-Up Lamps Bring a New Appeal to Travelling By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windup-lamps References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/04/05/runaway-lamps-by-nika-zupanc/) Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc has designed these [whimsical wind-up lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern) to encourage romanticism in traveling and to “break the rules of contemporary traveling.” The [delicate lamp designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poldina-classic-lamp) feature a brass key that serves as the winding mechanism to power the lamps. The stand of the lamp can be removed to allow other functionalities to be available as well. The sense of travel among people today is mostly compromised of warm beaches or trips to Europe and lacks the distinctive drive to actually experience a culture due to conditioned social norms. Zupanc lamps provide travelers with the opportunity to sever their ties from the status quo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wind-up Lamps:** Traditional lamps are being reimagined with wind-up mechanisms to offer travelers more unique souvenirs. - **Romanticism in Travel:** Designers are incorporating romanticism into travel products to provide a new experience for travelers and to break the rules of contemporary traveling. - **Multi-functional Travel Products:** Travel product designers are incorporating multi-functionality into their designs to promote practicality and convenience for travelers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** Incorporating unique travel products into the tourism industry can lead to increased customer satisfaction and market differentiation. - **Home Decor:** Designers can use wind-up mechanisms in their home decor products to create unique and functional pieces. - **Fashion:** Incorporating romantic imagery and design into fashion accessories can provide consumers with unique and memorable pieces that stand out from the norm. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Nomadic Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltra-lighting.md) - [Compact Geometric Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-lamp.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Minimal Wake-Aware Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Inflatable Colorful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeeze-inflatable-lamp.md) - [Conical Multifunctional Lamp Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-light.md) - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md)