# Illuminated Banisters Zoran Sunjic's LED Handrail Makes Stairwells Less Scary By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoran-sunjic-led-handrail References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/tech/2009/08/12/led-staircase-handrail-concept/) & [zoon-design](http://www.zoon-design.com/) Zoran Sunjic's LED handrail design may make dark, scary stairwells a thing of the past. LED lights are embedded in the banister itself to illuminate from within. As you can see from the gallery, Zoran Sunjic's LED handrail design can be customized to several colors in keeping with the existing building's design. We've seen a number of innovative ways to use LED lighting; check out some of my favorite features below. **Implications** - Zoran Sunjic's LED Handrail make me think of the movie Tron and its very unique lighting strategies. Have a look and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable LED Handrails:** Creating LED handrails that can be customized to several colors offers an opportunity for personalized and unique design elements in stairwells. - **Enhanced Safety in Stairwells:** Incorporating LED lights into handrails can improve visibility in stairwells, making them safer for users, especially in dark or dimly lit areas. - **Creative Use of LED Lighting:** The use of LED lights embedded in handrails opens up possibilities for creative lighting designs in various architectural structures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and interior designers can explore the integration of LED handrails as a new design feature in their projects, offering improved safety and aesthetic appeal. - **Building and Construction:** The building and construction industry can incorporate LED handrails as a standard safety feature, providing enhanced visibility in stairwells and complying with building codes. - **Lighting and Technology:** LED handrails present an opportunity for lighting and technology companies to develop innovative products that combine safety features with creative lighting design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-table.md) - [Mood-Setting Adventurous Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guidelight.md) - [Geometric Bar-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean.md) - [Mobile Illuminating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-a-fleeting-moment.md) - [Whimsical Item-Holding Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightray.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [Luminous Tile Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balera-collection.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md)