This week I have found two creative solutions I want to celebrate:
The Gravity Light
I am choosing to celebrate a product where need, science and the creative process all come together. I take my lights for granted and have never experienced truly living by the sun alone, I appreciate that this team took a look at something they might not have experienced on as a challenge. I also like that the first question was how to bring light to those who don’t have it, but the process developed further to take other important factors such as health, sustainability and economy into consideration.
What is it? A light that is powered by gravity. Designed to work for communities across the world who do not have access to electricity. This product and the team that is working to market it are solving several real problems in these communities.
- Need a low cost solution to bring light into the home
- Remove dependency on kerosene which is expensive and harmful to health
- Not just handing this out for free to help local economies thrive
Check out this short video to see more about the product and take a glimpse into the creative process the founders are working through.
Under Bridge Studio
I am celebrating a unique use of space. I have never considered building an artist studio into a bridge. I love that this artist has chosen a space that is in the middle of the city he wants to create art in. While he may never sell or become famous because of this temporary structure the simplicity and design are art in themselves.
What is it? An artist studio in the cavern of a bridge. Designed to move within the arch of the bridge, this small space is an urban cabin. This is a temporary space as that someone else may take it apart of the authorities may ask the artist to remove it at any time. For the time being, I really like the reuse of an existing space. The video below gives you a great view of this space.
Tshirt and Jeans Creates 