Designer Milú Brunell Innovates with Soli Soil-Powered Lamp
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Elissaveta M Brandon
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
Mexican designer Milú Brunell has created Soli, a prototype for a soil-powered lamp that can be planted into the ground. The design is inspired by the shape of a sunflower, with a top that can be rotated manually to mimic the flower's movement towards the sun.
Key quotes
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