Like hot tea? How about flaming hot? Designer Wonsik Chae of South Korea created the “lighting bag” which looks much like a tea bag.
Drop the tea bag into a cup of chemicals, and a glow similar to fluorescent lights brighten up the room. The perfect nightlight for a toddlers room? No, but truly an innovative light source.
Implications - Though some inventions, like electricity, are absolute staples in the function of daily life, scientists and creative minds continue to seek alternatives. These alternatives often boast a novelty that consumers are drawn to; however, there are more serious undertones of emergency preparation in these inventions, which have the potential to save lives if need be.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Portable Lighting Alternatives
- There is a growing trend of seeking alternative light sources that are portable and innovative.
- Novelty Light Sources
- Consumers are drawn to novelty light sources that offer a unique and unconventional lighting experience.
- Emergency Preparedness Lighting
- Lighting innovations are being developed with the potential to be life-saving during emergency situations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Lighting
- The lighting industry has the opportunity to innovate by exploring portable, innovative, and emergency preparedness lighting solutions.
- Consumer Goods
- The consumer goods industry can tap into the trend of novelty light sources by creating unique and unconventional lighting products.
- Emergency Services
- The emergency services industry can benefit from lighting innovations that can be used in emergency preparedness situations to ensure safety and visibility.
