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.
Bagged Lighting
Illuminated Tea Bag Redefines Portable Lighting With Modern Chemistry
Trend Themes
1. Portable Lighting Alternatives - There is a growing trend of seeking alternative light sources that are portable and innovative.
2. Novelty Light Sources - Consumers are drawn to novelty light sources that offer a unique and unconventional lighting experience.
3. Emergency Preparedness Lighting - Lighting innovations are being developed with the potential to be life-saving during emergency situations.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - The lighting industry has the opportunity to innovate by exploring portable, innovative, and emergency preparedness lighting solutions.
2. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry can tap into the trend of novelty light sources by creating unique and unconventional lighting products.
3. Emergency Services - The emergency services industry can benefit from lighting innovations that can be used in emergency preparedness situations to ensure safety and visibility.