I spotted an interesting lamp prototype made of plastic clothespins a couple of days ago in Williamsburg. Trying to find it online proved to be futile, but instead, I came across some very creative uses both for clothespins and inspired by clothespins. Here are some of the ones that stood out.

Starting at the top left corner, row by row, left to right:
Sandra Backlund creation; Bride Lamp; Claes Oldenburg sculpture in Philadelphia; Clothespin USB stick; Sandra Backlund Clothespin Dress; Peg Light by Steffi Min; Clothespin Trashcan; EZ Chopsticks; Clothespin Lamp; Clothespin Light and shown with paper as shade; Peglight; Clothespin Dress for window display