“WindyLight” by Adital Ela – The Future Outdoor Lamp?

The designer’s (Adital Ela) own words: A self-sufficient outdoor lamp operated by wind energy Windylight integrates wind collection and a light source into one element. The focus of the design was on the educational and experiential aspects of wind transformation, from a natural energy source into …

Philips’ Innovative New L Prize Winning 10W LED Bulb Will Launch for $50 on Earth Day

Philips has announced that it will be launching the most energy-efficient, high performance light bulb ever made – the award-winning L Prize LED Bulb in stores on April 22, 2012, just in time for Earth Day. The bulb, winner of the U.S. government’s $10 million L-Prize, uses a mere 10W of energy to glow …

As Technology Becomes More Complex, Design Becomes More Important.

An IBM Global CEO Study conducted in 2010 concluded that complexity was the primary challenge emerging out of its conversations with 1,500 CEOs and senior government officials.  “CEOs told us they operate in a world that is substantially more volatile, uncertain and complex.  Many shared the view that …