The 'Kafya' solar umbrellas designed by creative Kamel Badawi go beyond keeping consumers dry and out of the sun by harnessing the energy of the sun's rays to power up devices and even a GPS. The umbrella has a multifunctional purpose coupled with a slender shape and portability for everyday use.
The umbrella is built to go beyond the function of providing shade or cover from the elements with tech-enhanced features. The umbrella uses solar energy to provide a fan, light, GPS connectivity, power bank and USB charging all thanks to a series of solar panels fitted onto the parasol's frame. The energy collected from the sun powers each of the features in an environmentally friendly way to give the umbrella's design much more functionality and use.
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The 'Kafya' Parasol Uses The Sun's Rays To Charge Devices and Power a GPS
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Umbrellas - The use of solar energy in everyday products and accessories such as umbrellas creates opportunities for environmentally-friendly technology.
2. Multifunctional Parasols - Designing functional products that perform beyond their traditional use, such as the Kafya parasol, allows for innovation in the consumer goods industry.
3. Portable Solar Technology - The portability of solar-powered products like the Kafya parasol creates opportunities for consumers to access power on-the-go and promotes sustainable living.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Living - The Kafya parasol and other solar-powered outdoor products can be used in the outdoor living industry to create eco-friendly and functional designs.
2. Tech Accessories - The incorporation of solar energy into everyday tech accessories like umbrellas, creates a market for sustainable and multi-functional designs.
3. Renewable Energy - The use of renewable energy in everyday products opens up the renewable energy industry to new and innovative designs, such as the Kafya parasol.