Smart lighting has become an essential aspect of modern living, offering more than mere illumination. Innovative lighting solutions can transform everyday living and turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. By incorporating smart lighting technology into household products, Govee creates immersive environments that surprise and delight, bringing a sense of wonder to every corner of the home. With the ability to adjust lighting to suit different activities, such as working, relaxing, or entertaining, Govee empowers users to create the perfect atmosphere. Whether enhancing productivity, fostering relaxation, or amplifying entertainment, Govee’s solutions offer an adaptable and vibrant experience that enriches daily life in various ways.

At CES 2025, Govee captivated attendees with its vibrant approach to smart lighting, demonstrating how color can transform everyday life. Govee’s advancements in RGBICWW and LuminBlend technologies seamlessly blend warm white and dynamic colors, allowing for tailored lighting environments. The theme “Bring Color to Daily Life” was vividly illustrated through innovative technology and creative designs. Govee’s presence highlighted the transformative power of smart lighting in enhancing moods, boosting productivity, and enriching entertainment experiences, making daily life more delightful and engaging.

Designer: Govee

Govee Mini Panel Lights

Govee’s Mini Panel Lights redefine playfulness and customization with their compact design and vibrant colors. The RGBIC technology, combined with a curved transparent lampshade, creates a stunning three-dimensional effect that transforms any space. These mini panels offer limitless DIY creativity, allowing users to design unique lighting displays that reflect their personality and enhance their environment.

The smart connection system makes assembly effortless, with the app intelligently recognizing layouts for easy installation. With support for up to 120 panels and over 50 lighting effects, users can create expansive displays that suit any occasion. The panels are compatible with major smart home systems, enabling voice control for a seamless and personalized lighting experience.

Featuring a built-in MCU chip, the latest Govee Mini Panel Lights offer smart graphics recognition through the app. This advanced feature ensures effortless operation and a seamless user experience, making it easy to create festive lighted décor. Whether for holiday celebrations or everyday enjoyment, these mini panels add a touch of creativity and fun to any setting.

The panels’ expansion and splicing support allow for large-scale setups, connecting up to 70 light panels with a single adapter or up to 120 panels with two adapters. Using the Govee Home App, users can customize each panel to create stunning pixel art displays, such as a festive Christmas tree, for a truly personalized experience.

Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL

The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL combines audio and visual elements for an unparalleled home entertainment experience. Powered by RGBICWW technology, the lamp offers customizable lighting effects that sync with JBL’s high-quality sound. This collaboration creates a dynamic atmosphere, with vibrant lighting that complements any musical mood, from lively gatherings to peaceful relaxation.

With its rechargeable and portable design, the Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL can easily be moved to any space, bringing its immersive light and sound show wherever you go. Compatible with major smart home systems, users can effortlessly adjust the ambiance using voice commands, making it a versatile addition to any smart home setup.

The lamp’s customizable RGBICWW lighting offers a vivid spectrum of colors and adjustable white light, providing the perfect ambiance for any occasion. With over 100 preset lighting scenes and extensive DIY customization options, users can craft unique lighting displays that reflect their mood and style, enhancing the overall aesthetic of their living spaces.

Developed in collaboration with JBL, the lamp delivers premium audio quality via a powerful 10W full-range speaker and two large passive radiators. For a full surround experience, two Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBLs can be paired together, filling any room with dynamic, multidirectional audio that enriches the listening experience.

Govee Gaming Pixel Light

The Govee Gaming Pixel Light revolutionizes gaming and entertainment with vibrant, customizable pixel displays. Powered by advanced AIGC technology, users can create personalized pixel art and sync lighting to music or game events. With over 150 scene modes, this dynamic solution offers endless possibilities for enhancing the gaming experience, transforming any setup into a visual spectacle that captivates and engages.

As the industry’s first AI-powered pixel light, Govee’s Pixel Light stands out with its ability to generate stunning pixel art instantly. The AI Lighting Bot, utilizing Govee’s proprietary algorithm, delivers AI-generated lighting effects that sync with other Govee devices for a cohesive experience. The user-friendly interface simplifies DIY creation, allowing for extensive customization and a truly immersive lighting environment.

The pixel light’s retro electronic speaker feature combines pixel art with 8-bit music, enhancing the visual experience. Music modes allow the lights to synchronize with the rhythm, blending visual and auditory elements for a captivating experience. This unique combination of light and sound adds a new dimension to entertainment, making each moment more engaging and memorable.

With a gaming mechanical-inspired design, the pixel light complements any gaming room. Whether wall-mounted or desktop-displayed, users can choose from over 20 preset gaming pixel animations to create the ultimate immersive atmosphere. The Govee HDMI 2.1 Sync Box allows for real-time game visuals capture, enhancing the DreamView gaming experience.

Illuminating the Future

Govee continues to lead the way in smart ambient lighting with its innovative technologies like RGBICWW and LuminBlend. These advancements allow for tailored lighting environments that cater to various needs, from productivity to relaxation. The AI Lighting Bot offers unparalleled creative flexibility, generating personalized lighting effects with exceptional accuracy and dynamic color tuning.

With Matter integration, Govee products seamlessly connect with major smart home systems, simplifying the smart lighting experience. This enhanced compatibility makes smart lighting more accessible and enjoyable, allowing users to effortlessly transform their spaces with vibrant, efficient, and hassle-free solutions.

Through its focus on user-friendly design and intuitive interfaces, Govee ensures that its lighting solutions are accessible to everyone. By providing tools that simplify customization and enhance the overall enjoyment of crafting unique designs, Govee fosters a sense of creativity and playfulness that resonates with users of all ages.

Govee Proves Lights Can Be Fun

A research paper made in collaboration with global market intelligence firm IDC forecasts explosive growth in the smart home market by 2028, with global smart lighting shipments expected to surpass $5 billion. The interest in smart and colored lighting isn’t just for illumination or decoration but more for people’s well-being. Warm light tends to make us more relaxed while cool lighting boosts focus. More natural light systems also help improve sleep and reduce stress.

To this end, Govee is in a prime position to push the boundaries of this fast-growing market with striking lighting designs that give users the freedom to customize the lighting to fit their needs, moods, and schedules. Its commitment to innovation is reflected in its continuous development of cutting-edge lighting technologies. By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, Govee empowers users to explore new dimensions of creativity and personalization, making smart lighting an integral part of modern living that enhances everyday experiences.

Govee’s showcase at CES 2025 underscores its commitment to revolutionizing smart living through innovative lighting solutions. By embracing the idea that lighting can be both fun and functional, Govee continues to make everyday moments brighter and more enjoyable. Their vibrant ambient lighting fosters connections with users on practical and emotional levels, enhancing daily life with color and creativity. Through its pioneering technologies and imaginative designs, Govee invites everyone to explore the joy of personalized lighting experiences.

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One of my goals this 2025 is to read more books. Since I read all over my apartment, it would be nice to have a light source that can go with me whether I’m in my living room, work space, or bedroom. Right now, I rely on my regular fluorescent light everywhere else and a small lamp set up on my bedside table. But a lamp I can bring with me anywhere would be more convenient if I wanted to read in the dark.

Designers: Shelley Simpson and Zachary Hanna for Mud Australia

The Pop Lamp is a portable and rechargeable LED lamp that is completely wireless and can be placed anywhere you would need a light source. It is made from just one piece of handmade porcelain and inside that minimalist body, there is a concealed internal dimmable LED light source. The lamp can last up to 6 hours without charging if used at 100% brightness and up to 96 hours on the lowest brightness.

The lamp has a cylindrical body with a slight protruding shade. The metal plate on top is where you have your touch controls. One tap will turn the lamp on while pressing and holding will turn it off. You can swipe your finger onto the plate to adjust the dimness and brightness of the lamp.

The Pop Lamp is available in six colors which are the signature of Mud Australia: Blossom, Duck Egg, Dust, Orange, Red, and Slate. Each piece, measuring at 13 x 8 x 24.5 cm is handmade in their studio in Sidney and is carbon neutral. It can be used anywhere indoors and should not be left “unsupervised” outdoors or in wet areas.

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The Spiral Lamp, a creation born of innovative thinking and reverence for everyday design, is a striking example of how simplicity and creativity can elevate modern lighting. This hanging pendant lamp is more than a mere light source; it is an artistic exploration of assembly, modularity, and the understated elegance of everyday materials.

At the heart of the Spiral Lamp lies a simple yet ingenious construction. The lamp’s power cable is not just a means of delivering electricity, it also serves as the primary structural element. Binding the outer shade and internal tube together, the cable eliminates the need for fixings, screws, or adhesives. This unique design choice allows for effortless assembly and disassembly, making the lamp not only repairable but also highly customizable. Whether for residential or commercial spaces, the Spiral Lamp can adapt in size, color, and finish to suit any environment.

Designer: BLOND LTD

The Spiral Lamp’s main body is crafted from a laser-cut aluminum tube and pressed sheet metal, showcasing a thoughtful balance between durability and simplicity. These materials can be easily adjusted in length to cater to different applications, from high ceilings in commercial spaces to cozy living rooms. This straightforward manufacturing process ensures cost-efficiency and scalability, making the Spiral Lamp a prime candidate for large-scale production and potential expansion into a cohesive family of lighting products.

The design of the Spiral Lamp finds its roots in BLOND Artefacts, an internal studio initiative dedicated to drawing inspiration from offline, real-world objects that have faded from mainstream production. The studio’s extensive archive of artifacts includes forgotten treasures from charity shops, attics, and even street finds. The inspiration for the Spiral Lamp specifically came from a vintage timber basket, whose structural integrity was achieved by weaving rope through flat timber sheets. This clever use of material informed the Spiral Lamp’s playful construction, transforming a practical concept into an elegant design statement.

The BLOND Artefacts initiative culminated in the BLOND LABORATORY exhibition during Milan Design Week 2024, where the Spiral Lamp was proudly showcased. The exhibition celebrated the creative potential of overlooked objects, breathing new life into traditional construction techniques and celebrating low-tech ingenuity.

The Spiral Lamp’s aesthetic is both iconic and understated. Its silhouette echoes the vintage timber basket that inspired its design, with the cable wrapping tonally matched components into a unified whole. The interplay between the internal tube and external shade highlights the elegance of the cable’s dual role as both a structural and functional element. This seamless integration of form and construction pays homage to the design’s origins while offering a fresh perspective on contemporary lighting.

In the Spiral Lamp, every element respects and complements the other. The cable suspends, powers, and binds the lamp into a single harmonious object, subtly celebrating its often-overlooked structural capabilities. This approach transforms a mundane element into a central feature, blending humor with practicality in a design that is as thoughtful as it is beautiful.

The Spiral Lamp is a testament to BLOND’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the enduring relevance of everyday design. By embracing simple materials, playful construction methods, and inspiration from the past, it offers a fresh, adaptable, and scalable lighting solution for the modern world.

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Home projectors are becoming popular as more people not only cut the cord but also ditch large screens that take up space on their walls. But while laser projectors offer the flexibility of setting up your viewing experience on any flat surface, including your ceiling, they also have their fair share of obtrusive designs. The larger kind tends to stay at a fixed spot in the middle of the room, while ultra-short-throw or UST projectors require that you have a shelf next to a wall.

But what if the projector could be disguised as something you might already have inside a room? And what if it can serve some other function when it’s not in use as a projector? These musings might have been the impetus behind LG’s unusual yet also ingenious design, melding not just two but three functions in one, disguising a home projector as a lamp that sets the mood and an odd-looking wireless speaker, helping homeowners save space without looking out of place in your living space.

Designer: LG

To be fair, a home projector these days usually comes with a built-in speaker, so that 2-in-1 functionality might not sound that special. Then again, most of the time you can’t use that speaker independently without the projector, giving this combination of three devices in a single design a unique and unmatched value. Even better, that design blends seamlessly into your room’s decor, and you wouldn’t guess it to be anything other than a lamp until you start using its other functions.

The LG PF600U definitely looks like your typical floor lamp with a stand-pole design, albeit one with an unusual circle for its head. The lamp actually shines most of its light from the back, and it can show off nine colors in five different levels of brightness. That head, however, can be tilted at 110 degrees, allowing you to set the mood you want in the area you want.

The real surprise happens when you tilt that head up with its side facing forward, revealing the projector that hides within. With a resolution of 1920×1080 and a lamp with 300 ANSI lumens of brightness, the projector can theoretically perform well in a dark room. The cone that makes up the bulk of the head’s shape also houses the stereo speakers with passive radiators completing the trio, offering a versatile set of functions for whatever entertainment or mood you need.

Granted, combining all those functions into a single, space-efficient design might mean compromising on some performance, especially on the projector side. To satisfy more discerning consumers, LG is also launching what it claims to be the smallest 4K UST (ultra-short throw) projector that also minimizes its footprint and presence in your home. With a minimalist metallic finish, the LG CineBeam S (PU615U) also tries to blend with your decor, looking like a nondescript metal box sitting in the middle of your shelf.

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Small living spaces don’t just have a problem with furniture but also with fitting small objects on or around those furniture. That’s why multi-functional or modular products are quite popular among people living in small apartments or single-person households, allowing them to combine multiple functions in the space of a single physical object. Not all combinations make sense, though, but it might just be a matter of making an appealing composition or selling the idea.

This odd yet pleasing concept design, for example, might look like a decorative object, but it is actually a handheld vacuum cleaner in disguise. Actually, it’s a discreet mood lamp to adorn your desk and create the ambiance you want. Actually, it can also be a makeshift Ikebana vase that holds a single, delicate flower stem. Actually, it’s all three, and it pulls off this rather unusual mishmash of functions without losing sight of its true purpose: bringing value to the owner’s life even in such a small space.

Designer: Seunghyeon Kim (Focus Studio)

A vacuum cleaner is not something you’d immediately associate with having an aesthetic charm, yet the Budding design concept really tries to bridge those two incongruent ideas using some nature-inspired explorations. Like a sprout that curves as it grows, this design object also curls and rises from its base in an elegant and smooth manner. That alone gives it some decorative value, but its worth extends to its practical uses.

That vertical part of the tube is supposed to be a handheld vacuum cleaner, not unlike those rather basic and cheap simulacra you’d see in online shops. This hides such a technical and utilitarian product in plain sight, though how obvious it is as a vacuum cleaner will probably depend on how well you’ll be able to clean it after each use. The concept is also designed to make it easy to take the cylindrical vacuum cleaner apart to replace its filter when needed.

The base of the object serves as a fixed front-facing mood light, whose gentle glow is supposed to, well, set the mood. It’s not strong enough to provide any kind of serious illumination, nor is its low angle conducive for that purpose. The design doesn’t indicate if the light’s hue or intensity can be changed, as some people might not always appreciate a warm yellowish glow.

Although it’s not a formal vase of any sort, Budding’s curved form makes it possible to prop up a single flower stem to some artistic effect. It’s a fitting image to the design’s sprout metaphor, though its minimalist aesthetic does limit the kind of flowers that go perfectly with it. Even without this aspect, however, having two functions hiding inside a decorative object is more than enough to endear it to people living in small spaces with simpler needs and simple tastes.

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The space-time continuum has long fascinated people with even a mild interest in how the universe works. Even though I don’t always understand it, I love watching movies that play around with this concept, like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Interstellar, Edge of Tomorrow, and other movies that explore time travel. It can also be applied to other things aside from pop culture or at least it can inspire designs for furniture, accessories, etc.

Designer: Michael Jantzen

The Space-Time Transformation Lamp is one such product inspired by this concept that illustrates the idea of an object moving through, well, space and time. The basic design is actually a modular kit that you can assemble yourself so you can change the size, shape, color, and even intensity of the lamp. Parts are made from laser cut painted birch plywood but you can also request for other materials if you want it to be customized.

Each of the frames for the lamp are slightly rotated, multiplied 10 times and then glued together. Some of the frames are attached in different directions to the centre cube while the top frame is removable, providing access to the light bulb inside. The center is enclosed with translucent white plastic with the small light bulb in the middle.

Because of the lamp’s structure, the concentration of the lamp is thrown out in different directions, therefore giving off the space-time continuum effect. It’s more of an aesthetic kind of lighting since the light is scattered and not totally functional, but it is an interesting piece nonetheless.

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Power strips or extension cords are no longer foreign sights in public spaces and homes. It’s almost as if the architecture of buildings and houses hasn’t caught up with modern times, neglecting the growing need for accessible power outlets. Then again, some establishments intentionally limit those sources of power as deterrents to loitering and lounging that deprive customers of space and businesses of added income.

As common as they may be, the design of power strips hasn’t exactly changed that much over the past years. Aside from designs that include individual switches and fuses per socket, the dominant power strip design has remained the same uninspiring white box as it has been for decades. It is useful but not particularly pleasing. This concept design tries to give the power strip a facelift to turn it into a simple yet eye-catching display that makes every use feel more alive and engaging.

Designer: PTPC

These days, there are many “modern” designs that try to inject a bit of life into gadgets and appliances by adding AI and displays to their feature lists. While those definitely upgrade the experience, they are not the only methods available to change the formula. There are plenty of other ways to make a design look more interesting, one that doesn’t need anything more than a play of light and shadow.

The Lightbox Power Strip, as the name pretty much states, is a combination of a three-socket power strip and a small lightbox. The idea is pretty simple, with the box providing not only power but also a pleasant sight that contrasts with the potential mess of cables coming out from the top of the rather large box. That source of fun and entertainment comes from the light shining inside and out through translucent plates that give character to an otherwise boring piece of equipment.

The translucent plate with prints and stickers slides in and out of the body, hiding behind a ridged plastic surface that adds visual texture to the design. A knob on top of the box controls the light color and intensity, allowing the owner to mix and match images and colors to their whims. It’s a simple, low-tech design that adds a bit of vibrancy to a mundane object that we use almost mindlessly every day.

Having only three sockets is admittedly a bit limiting, even with USB ports on the side. The bulk of the Lightbox Power Strip also makes it impossible to carry around with you, limiting its use to your house or semi-permanent locations. Nevertheless, it could be a source of attraction and interest, further fanning the flames of power outlet wars.

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I dislike leaving the house with wet, drippy hair, especially in winter because I catch a cold as easily as a toddler. Hair dryers are a great invention to prevent such things but with time being the most valuable resource today, do I really want to spend 10-20 minutes drying my thick mane? I think not. Most men and women would agree with me but what else can you do? Fortunately, a visionary thought of modern hair dryers being inefficient in the same manner and designed a concept for a hands-free model that doubles as a lamp too.

Korean industrial designer ByeongKyu Park has conceptualized Pillar hands-free hair dryer that lets the user make most of the precious time. Now this is an invention I could get behind. Pillar not only saves you time but space as well, which is a luxury in modern households. The column-like design keeps your precious drawer and vanity space clutter-free to place other essentials. It sits in a corner of the room until the need arises or can be used as a floor lamp.

Designer: ByeongKyu Park

You get a laid-back start to your day with this hair dryer that frees up your hands to do a handful of morning chores. It comes with a steel frame where you can magnetically attach the appliance at a desired angle to better facilitate multitasking or leisure. There are two cuboid contraptions: One is the hair dryer and the other is a lamp.

Pillar hair dryer has an adjustable knob to regulate the airflow direction to carry out the same functionality as manual hair drying. You can also choose between three airflow settings: strong wind, light warm wind and strong warm wind. Simply plug in the device and go about your tasks whether reading a book or in my case, enjoying my favorite game. Fifa, anyone?

Don’t think me lethargic for vouching such a device. Pillar will save me time and let me work on other things, especially in the morning. But it will also help the elderly or people with limited mobility or disabilities who cannot manually dry their hair with a traditional hair dryer.

The appliance can be adjusted to align with the body shape of the column-like frame after use for sleeker appurtenance. When not in use, you can turn on the lamp and illuminate the space in style.

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As someone who spends most of my time in front of my desk, I need to have cute things spread around me instead of just staring at my screen all the time. There is order in my chaos, both at my actual office space and at my home desk as well, as it’s cluttered with various office accessories that match my personality or sometimes my mood.

Designer: Kubra Sen

This concept for a table lamp would fit right in on my messy but organized desk. The Air Balloon Lamp concept is actually designed for kids but adults with quirky tastes may also like it. It is both an actual lamp to provide extra light when you’re working or studying at your desk but is also a playful pen holder with its hot air balloon design.

The lamp is crafted from 5mm MDF board and has pre-developed connector components. This means that the entire thing can be easily assembled, just like those DIY cardboard toys that you can assemble. The surface graphics are actually designed for UV printing so this may be something you can literally do for yourself, if you have the connector components.

There also seems to be different alternatives for the light diffuser, depending on your shape preference. There are rectangle, oblong, and diamond shaped options. It’s a cute kind of table lamp and pencil holder to add to your desk as decoration as well.

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Lamps are something I don’t really think about when it comes to how they look or how they are designed. Sure there are some chandeliers and light fixtures that capture my attention every once in a while, but I’m not really particular about them when it comes to my house or even what they use at places like my workplace, malls I hang out in, my favorite coffee shops, etc. A well-designed one that also captures the functionality expected of it will surely capture my attention.

Designer: Matthias Pinkert

The Kala Lamp seems to be one of those uniquely designed pendant lamps. For one thing, it seems to be floating on air with its two thin, simple wires holding up the entire contraption. This discrete suspension also houses the lamp’s power supply so it looks a bit like magic. But what makes it even more magical (from the point of view of our naked eyes) is that you are able to control the amount of light and where it points to with the four rings.

When you slide the four rings over the base, you are able to create an individualized design of light space. Instead of having the whole pendant lamp lighted, you can choose certain areas and also control how much light it gives off. You can have fun moving the rings around, adding a certain element of interactivity when trying to find the right combination for your space. It can also be pivoted 45 degrees forwards and backwards so you can use either direct or indirect light.

For sure the designer has thought about the fragility or sturdiness of such a fixture. I may have some fears about it falling from the roof since the wires are very thin or whoever is trying to play around the rings might snap the wires off. But it’s an interesting kind of pendant lamp, one that is well-designed and also adds to the personalization and functionality of this piece of lighting.

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