# Swing-Powered Light Posts The Giraffe Street Lamp Generates Kinetic Energy By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffe-street-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/17/swing-along-green-power/) The Giraffe Street Lamp is an [eco-friendly light source](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli) that is powered by children as well as the young at heart. Although it looks like a giant chair at first with its back support and four legs, the swing is soon detected beneath the 'seat.' When in use, the [kinetic energy generated from the swing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy) powers the [light that arches gracefully overhead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp). Created by designers Chen Wei and Lu Yanxin, the Giraffe Street Lamp is playfully contemporary. A clever and creative concept, it combines a fun activity with an eco-friendly sense of responsibility. Self-sustainable, the Giraffe Street Lamp will teach children the benefit of exercise not only for the body, but for the kinetic energy that can be harnessed as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Play:** The combination of play equipment with eco-friendly technology creates fun sustainable experiences for people of all ages. - **Kinetic Energy Lighting:** Transforming kinetic energy into lighting can be an innovative method to provide lighting while reducing electricity consumption. - **Interactive and Creative Lighting:** Incorporating playful elements in lighting design can lead to more interactive and engaging lighting experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Playground Equipment:** Playground equipment companies can integrate eco-friendly technologies into play design, promoting sustainability and creativity. - **Lighting Design:** Lighting companies can develop playful and eco-friendly designs that utilize alternative sources of energy for lighting. - **Public Works and Parks Departments:** Public works and parks departments can incorporate eco-friendly and interactive lighting options into public spaces, such as playgrounds and parks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Interactive Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp.md) - [Street Light-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-lamp-marble.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Outdoor Lamp Post Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp-post-light.md)