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No doubt the development of technology has greatly changed our life, and we wouldn’t agree with that more after we’ve seen the continuous improvement of LED films. Dubbed LightForm, the world’s first flexible LED lighting film measure 254mm long and 12.7mm wide, with an average thickness of less than 1mm. Moreover, it could be easily cut into various shapes, according to your different needs—attaching them onto your car or even sew them onto your clothes. Available in red, amber, green and blue colors, the LED film is priced from $ 26.95 (no battery included) to $29.95 (a battery included). [Read the rest of this entry...]

Like most conventional lamps, the Airswitch1 here is still controlled by your hands, but in a totally different way. It could sense your hands, changing its light intensity when you raise your hand vertically and switching on/off if you move your hand horizontally above the lamp. Cool! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Although named as the “Saving Energy Multitap”, the strip actually won’t directly reduce your electricity cost, but helps you to develop a good habit of unplugging the unused gadgets from the strip so as to save the energy. It sucks up the energy wasted by the unplugged devices and uses it in a rational way—to power the touch-sensitive ambient lights on the wall. The main task of the ambient lights is to remind you to switch off those unplugged gadgets if you no longer use them. As for the ambient lights, they could also be turned on or off via simple tapping. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Solar-powered lamps are not that new to us, but the Saint Clair Lamp presented here still surprises us on account of its unique way to get charged. Just as you can see, the lamp needs to be affixed onto the window with the suction pads to obtain energy, since the photovoltaic cells are built at its base. When the dark night comes, the lamp can then be used as a hanging lamp to illuminate your room. Designed by Stéphane Maupin, the innovative lamp has won one of the five VIA project assistance grants this year. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Obviously the bulb that is equipped upside down has drawn everybody’s attention on the first sight. That’s quite distinctive, compared with conventional lamps. Even so, the part I love most is not that, but the adjustable design enabling the users to change the lamp into different shapes. Yups, the weird lamps also double as interesting toys. Just imagine how many kinds of animals the lamps could perform… [Read the rest of this entry...]

Grass Lamp is Marko Vuckovic’s creative design which comes with a container for soil, water, and of course grass. Made from light PVC plastic material, the huge lamp could be easily mounted on the wall to give your room a refreshing look. [Read the rest of this entry...]

An America-based lighting designer Marcus Tremonto, who drew his inspiration from science fictions and video games, has designed the ‘Lightbotz’ series for vinyl toy manufacturer Kidrobot. All handmade by using new technologies, these 7 inch tall Munny and Dunny dolls are integrated with various lights to create a cute and distinctive appearance.

Each of the limited edition characters comes in a unique customized box. [Read the rest of this entry...]

I give you a box of eggs, wishing it to brighten your day…

Thanks to Igor Pinigin, we now have one more way to ‘eat’ the eggs! Just for kidding, and do remember they;re inedible. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The ‘Drop Light’  is all about changing the light intensity in an interesting and simple way. Each bulb, containing a new advance LED, could be separated from the main body easily. Integrated with a base, these bulbs could also serve as a free standing lamp individually. All the lighting modules are charged via an electric line located within the main body. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Designed by Jordi Canudas, Less Lamp is quite unique: firstly, what you buy home is actually a sealed lampshade; secondly, no light will be released until you crack it with a specially designed hammer. [Read the rest of this entry...]

I cannot think of a rational reason why I love these squeezable LED lights, but I just know clearly I do. Diana Lin’s d°light Bubbles are silicone LED lights that give out a ‘whoo’ sound when you squeeze them. Apart from decorating your stylish room, these lights also seem like a better way for you to spend a tiresome evening. Just squeeze, squeeze and squeeze! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Just look at the Wooden Bulb Lamp, it’s obviously another product meant for the most weird of your grocery lists. It features a complex ‘mask’ that is made out of laser cut wood with a burned edge. Apart from functioning as a ceiling lamp or floor lamp, the simple bulb would also spice up your stylish rooms. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Jar Lamp is the design of Noon Studio. Nothing is particular about the table lamp when not turned on. But the creative lamp will spice up any living room after you open the lid to switch it on.

The lids also double as switches to control the light intensity. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Hey, watch out! That soap is not for washing your hands, but for decorating your rooms. It is a portable Soap Light, coming with a charger base disguised as a soap dish. The creative home furnishing also features a touch interface, which allows you to switch the light on/off by touching the soap and change its brightness by rubbing the bar.

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There’re seldom lamps drawing all the people, but I bet your lamp has that potential if you’re using the ‘Eclipse Light’ by Ronen Kadushin. It is a simple lamp made from a single flat piece of steel, which reflects light when turned on. And the best part about it is that the lamp allows you to create various light effects by bending it into different shapes. Next time you entertaining your friends, you should proudly show them the amazing lamp. [Read the rest of this entry...]