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Lightly lit
A selection of our favourite, energy efficient, lighting designs.
Lighting up the dark
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African Design
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The MwangaBora solar lamp is more than just a light source; it empowers and liberates residents in rural African areas.
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8 Apr 14
By the light of the jar
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Product Design
Have a bottle of sunshine with Consol's Solar Jar, a solar-powered light that combines energy efficiency with aesthetic pleasure.
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18 Jun 12
Long life lamps
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Product Design
Front's light designs for Booo! Studio plays with the constantly changing nature of light.
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27 Apr 12
Light by plastic
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Industrial Design
Plastic bottles, water and bleach are working to bring light into the lives of people living in a Manila slum.
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5 Aug 11
Bright idea
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Product Design
Edward Chew’s gorgeous lighting designs use recycled Tetra Pak cartons.
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21 Jun 11
Bright lights
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Product Design
Nicolas Roope's Plumen is coming to the creative rescue of low energy light bulbs.
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19 Sep 10
Enlightening Cambodia
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Product Design
A solar-powered streetlight project in Cambodia is helping to improve the country's image.
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29 Aug 10
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