# Bird-Inspired Lighting Japan's Yukio Hashimoto Designs the 'Moonbird' Table Lamp By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-07-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yukio-hashimoto-moonbird-table-lamp References: [besttopdesign](http://besttopdesign.com/lighting/moonbird-lamps-by-yukio-hashimoto-for-yamagiwa/) & [yamagiwa-lighting](http://www.yamagiwa-lighting.com/news/index.html) Yamagiwa, a lighting design manufacturing and distribution company, presented a [lamp called 'Moonbird'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phase-lamp) by Japanese designer Yukio Hashimoto in Milan earlier this year. The form is reminiscent of a [lone crane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-light). Individual pieces can be stained or painted to compliment a variety of decor. Yukio Hashimoto carved the individual prototype lamps from wood. "I designed this lamp with the image of a bird perched silently under the moonlight in mind," Hashimoto said. **Implications** - Consumers are turning to products with nature-inspired designs to combat the recent insurgence of technological advances. Corporations looking to produce items with mass appeal to consumers may consider making goods with nature-inspired design elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Designs:** Consumers are seeking out products with nature-inspired designs as a counterbalance to technology-driven advancements. - **Customizable Lighting:** Individual pieces of the 'Moonbird' lamp can be stained or painted to match various decor styles. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Japanese designer Yukio Hashimoto hand-carved the prototype lamps from wood, showcasing the demand for handmade, unique lighting products. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore the opportunity to create more nature-inspired and customizable lamps like the 'Moonbird'. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate nature-inspired designs in their products to cater to consumers seeking a connection with nature. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Artisanal craft industries can capitalize on the demand for handmade, unique lighting products like Yukio Hashimoto's 'Moonbird' lamp. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Inspired Sleek Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-lamp-concept.md) - [Evening Sky-Inspired Lighting Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky.md) - [Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lua.md) - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md) - [Nature-Inspired Living Space Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonlight-floor-lamp.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md) - [Silkworm-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-lighting.md)