Buoy is a portable and rechargeable lamp based on the idea that people should be free to roam as they please when choosing a place to mingle amongst nature. The concept derives from the idea of the afloat navigation buoys, which guide sailors even during the darkest moments.
The result is a small, terrain adaptable, adjustable beacon of light that can be carried from kiosks, food trucks or outdoor restaurants towards your choice of place. So you never have to be constrained to fixed seating areas again, and are able to enjoy nature how it’s supposed to be: naturally.
The materials of the Buoy lamp can withstand salt spray and sand grains from the sea.
The top and middle parts are made in recycled aluminum since it is a lightweight, conductive metal that aids with the dissipation of heat from the LED.
The bottom part is made out of cork, which has a natural waxed surface that protects it from water penetration, making it an ideal insulating material.
This project was developed at Lund University along with Ida Gudrunsdotter and Weena Lee.
