Bright Idea: solar lamp aids developing world

The lamp has been designed by artist Olafur Eliasson and Danish Industrial designer Frederik Ottesen, and can be hung, attached to the person or used as a desk light. The aim is to help communities in the developing world by eradicating the need for Kerosene gas lanterns – typically used in areas that don’t have electricity and more expensive, less effective and toxic. The LittleSun delivers ten times more light at a tenth of the cost of the most common wick-based lantern.

Light, versatile, sustainable and affordable, the lantern is an example of how intelligent and forward-thinking design can powerfully and positively impact the everyday lives of many.

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