Lamp Shades Made From Disposable Cups

Talented newly graduated German designer Meike Harde did something extraordinary with disposable cups.  She creates her entire "Lichtschlucker" collection from plastic cups, giving disposable product a much longer life span as a decorative lamp shade.  There are many different styles of lamp shades to choose from.  Each style is made from different arrangement of cups.

all images via  meikeharde

source: meikeharde (via retail design blog)