Blog - The Glow Zone

Highland Cow Lights

Why Everyone’s Obsessed with Highland Cows – And Why They Look So Good on a Lamp Let’s be honest – there’s something irresistibly charming about a Highland cow. That wild, shaggy fringe. Those soulful, slightly judgmental eyes. The ability to look majestic and ridiculous at the same time. It’s no wonder they’ve become such an iconic image

Why William Morris and Art Nouveau Lights Still Shine in 2025

Why William Morris and Art Nouveau Lights Still Shine in 2025 If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d end up spending most of my time designing William Morris inspired lights and obsessing over intricate Art Nouveau patterns, I probably would’ve laughed. But here we are. And honestly, I’m not surprised anymore—because there’s something about

USB vs Rechargeable vs Solar Lights

Here you can see a solar garden light, a USB powered light and a light with a rechargeable unit in the base. These are all set to white and you can see the difference in colour temperature based on the type of LED that’s installed in each version. The difference in height is due to the location

Solar Garden Lights

For a long time, I was completely fixated on one idea: designing lights around USB-rechargeable LED pucks. You know the ones – those neat little discs that give off a warm glow, easily rechargeable, with just enough tech to feel clever without being overcomplicated. I loved them. Still do, actually. They’ve been the foundation of so many

Lithophane Lights Gallery

This is a collection of just some of the lights that I’ve put together recently. These are all lithophane type lights meaning that they use material that’s been 3D printed at different thicknesses from 0.8mm up to 3.2mm. The different thicknesses allow different amounts of light through to give light and shade. The effect is truly magical.

Personalised Lights

This article is to give you some tips on how to choose the best photo for your personalised light. Each light is printed with your photo wrapped around into a cylinder shape. In order to get the dimensions right, it needs an aspect ratio (the ratio of the width to the height) of 4 to 3. This

Glow Zone Is Now a Registered Trademark!

I’ve got some really exciting news to share — Glow Zone is now officially a registered UK trademark! 🎉 This is a big milestone for me, and I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate it with you all — whether you’ve been here since the early days or only just discovered Glow Zone, thank you

New Arts & Crafts Style Lights

I’ve always loved the Arts and Crafts movement — the attention to detail, the focus on craftsmanship, and that beautiful blend of function and artistry. It’s something that really resonates with me, and I wanted to bring that same spirit into the world of 3D printed lighting. That’s how my latest project came about: a series of

Garden Lights!

Most of my lights are meant for indoor use. But as we get past Christmas and Spring is on the horizon, we’re going to want to be sitting in the garden with friends and family before too long (hopefully!). I’ve started to design some lights that will work as well outdoors and indoors. The first is this

Sustainable 3D Printing

3D printing has revolutionised manufacturing, offering unprecedented flexibility and reducing waste in many industries. However, like any technology, it comes with its own environmental challenges. From energy consumption to material usage, the sustainability of 3D printing depends on the choices we make at every stage of the process. Here are some practical steps to make 3D printing

Sensory Lights For Children

The Benefits of Sensory Lights for Children with Neurodiversity Sensory lights have become an essential tool for supporting children with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders. These specialised lights can create calming environments, stimulate learning, and improve overall well-being. This article explores the many benefits of sensory lights and how they can make

3D Printing and the Environment

This is a question that comes up a lot and it’s not the easiest to answer. Most of what I print is printed with something called PLA or polylactic acid. This is a material made from natural sources like corn starch or sugarcane, making it better for the environment than traditional plastics made from fossil fuels. One of

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