# Eco Collapsible Lanterns Jesper Jonsson's Solar-Powered Lamp is Conveniently Compact By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesper-jonsson References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/solar-powered-lamp-collapses-to-fit-in-your-pocket/) & [jesperj.se](http://www.jesperj.se/) You never know when you'll need some extra light, but you don't want to keep clunky laps or even flashlights for those rare times -- enter Jesper Jonsson's [collapsible lantern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask-td2). Conveniently compact, it [folds up tightly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp), taking up no room at all. The best feature of Jesper Jonsson's lamp, however, is the fact that it's [solar-powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3) as well. With a handy strap, it can hang folded when not in use to absorb as much of the sun's energy as possible. Therefore, you will never be left in a light-less lurch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collapsible Lanterns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop collapsible lanterns with additional features such as USB charging or Bluetooth connectivity for versatile use. - **Solar-powered Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create solar-powered lighting solutions that are not only compact but also durable and weather-resistant for outdoor activities and emergency situations. - **Compact Lighting Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact lighting solutions that are not only collapsible but also offer adjustable brightness levels and color settings for customizable lighting experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce collapsible lanterns with advanced features specifically tailored to outdoor enthusiasts, such as built-in GPS or emergency signaling capabilities. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solar-powered lamps with integrated charging ports for mobile devices, providing a reliable backup power source during emergencies. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact, stylish lanterns that can be easily incorporated into home decor, offering both practical lighting solutions and aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Solar-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuro-lantern.md) - [Telescoping Outdoor Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devos-outdoor-lightranger.md) - [Telescoping Campsite Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask-telescopic-lantern.md) - [Portable Telescopic Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask.md) - [Stylish Outdoor Illumination Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-lantern.md) - [Outdoor Lantern Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lantern-1.md) - [Modular Outdoor Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Palm-Sized Outdoor Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-alpenglow-mini.md)