Topic(s): Engineering
Tags: Appropriate+Technology+Participant
Millions of homes in India and around the world are left to the mercy of dim light from dangerous, polluting and expensive-to-use kerosene oil lamps. The growing energy crisis heralds the urgent need for novel solutions. Can Disruptive Technology help cut through the mire of age old problems? Can Renewable Energy light a path to a new dawn? Can we deliver this through a Sustainable Corporate Venture? We’ve designed the MightyLight, a solar-powered LED light which replaces kerosene lanterns.
Web site: http://www.cosmosignite.com/
Sally Madsen
Sally Madsen is a holistic designer, engaging with the design process through human factors research, product design, and engineering. She was co-founder of Cosmos Ignite Innovations, and currently works at the design consultancy IDEO. Sally has a particular interest in social entrepreneurship and design for the developing world.