# Stinky Sock Oil Lamps Designs for the ‘Malaria Must Go' Project to Fend of Mosquitos By Howard Wu | Published 2008-12-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malaria-must-go-includes-socks References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=240630&) & [andrewstordy](http://www.andrewstordy.com/) Andrew Stordy, of the Royal College of Art’s Industrial Design Engineering program, has developed a series of [paraffin burning lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra), as part of the Malaria Must Go project. The charcoal-powered prototype shown in the first image is named LINDA, which is a [mosquito-repelling oil lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitecore-nwl30) to kill the malaria carrying bugs. The odd part about LINDA is that it first baits the mosquitoes with a combination of carbon dioxide and human foot-odor, hence the suspended sock. Despite this oddity, it is hard to argue with the noble cause of preventing the world’s largest child killer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mosquito-repelling Lamps:** Innovative and effective designs for mosquito-repelling lamps, which can be used to prevent diseases such as malaria. - **Charcoal-powered Prototypes:** Efficient and sustainable prototypes powered by charcoal, which can be used for various products and purposes. - **Odor-based Baits:** Innovative baits such as carbon dioxide and human foot odor, which can be used to attract and repel pests. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Innovative solutions for healthcare industries to prevent and cure diseases such as malaria. - **Home Decor:** Innovative and eco-friendly home decor designs and products that serve a purpose beyond aesthetics, such as mosquito-repelling lamps. - **Renewable Energy:** Advancements in renewable energy sources such as charcoal, which can be used in sustainable and efficient designs for various products and purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Modern Oil Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-capsule-oil-lamp.md) - [Paper-Based Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperbased-mosquito-repellent.md) - [Electronic Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-mosquito-repellent.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Mosquito-Repelling Miniature Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesperguard.md) - [Rechargeable Bug-Repelling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosquito-repellent-device.md) - [Mosquito-Repelling Outdoor String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-string-lights.md) - [Custom Scent-Altering Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodmist.md) - [Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-lamp.md)