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Hive: A Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shade by Plumen

Plumen has teamed up with designer Luke Deering to create a bespoke shade specifically for their unique lightbulbs. Hive is a biomorphic, biodegradable, 3D-printed shade inspired by the natural structure of honeycombs. The shade works to frame the bulbs, allowing them to shine through and adding to their beauty.

Through the latest 3D-printing technology, Hive is printed in PLA bioplastic that’s 90% recycled plastic and other plant-based resources. In the end the shade will biodegrade within six months, closing its circle of life completely.

Kelly Beall is a Pittsburgh-based writer, editor, and designer with a passion for art, design, and creative culture. Best known for Design Crush, she enjoys discovering and sharing inspiring creative work. When she's not writing, she's likely tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or spending time with her three pets: Bebe, Rainey, and Remy.