Abstract: Lamps, lampshades and methods for manufacturing lampshades providing an individual the ability to individually select specific visual pictures or symbols to be included and displayed when a light source is turned on. When a user turns on the lamp assembly, the selected visual pictures or symbols are prominently displayed such that the lamp assembly simultaneously acts as an area lighting source and a visually appealing display. The lampshade can include a single visual picture or symbol or can comprise multiple visual elements. Selected visual elements can be present either in black-and-white or color to produce a desired appearance in combination with the lampshade material and the light source within the lamp assembly.