# X-Ray Lights Wonsuk Cho's Lightbox Mimics Radiology Results By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-ray-light-wonsuk-cho References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/2009/04/xray_light.html) & [gnr8.biz](http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=1001) Wonsuk Cho's 'X-Ray Light' mimics the [lightbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vindow) used to view radiology results and brings hospital-inspired decor into the home. Cho took X-rays of different [light bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyl-lighting) and mounted each X-ray onto a black box to complete the effect. We've seen a number of other X-ray-inspired designs. Check them out in the related articles below. **Implications** - Hospital-inspired design allows consumers to make light of more serious issues, serving as a strange, yet interesting way to add irony and uniqueness to any product. Subjects that were once sacred and dark are now handled more lightly, which signifies a shift in today's humor and the general attitude of consumers towards health issues and other serious matters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Hospital-inspired Design:** Hospital-inspired design allows consumers to make light of more serious issues, serving as a strange, yet interesting way to add irony and uniqueness to any product. - **Shift in Humor:** Subjects that were once sacred and dark are now handled more lightly, which signifies a shift in today's humor and the general attitude of consumers towards health issues and other serious matters. - **Home Decor with a Twist:** Bringing hospital-inspired decor into the home through the use of X-ray lights offers a unique and unexpected aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can incorporate the concept of X-ray lights to create innovative and eye-catching designs for home, office, and public spaces. - **Home Furnishing:** The home furnishing industry can explore the incorporation of hospital-inspired design elements, such as X-ray lights, to offer consumers unconventional and bold decor options. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can utilize hospital-inspired design concepts, like X-ray lights, to create healing environments that are visually engaging and promote a positive atmosphere for patients and visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medical Equipment-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pond-lamp.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md) - [Whimsical Item-Holding Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightray.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Lantern-Like Light Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-kyeol-series.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md)