WaterLight
Award: Graphite Pencil
Graphite Pencil / Impact / Design / 2022
Award: Graphite Pencil
Graphite Pencil / Product Design / Innovation
Award: Wood Pencil
Wood Pencil / Impact / Local Solution
Award: Shortlist
Shortlist / Creative Transformation / Products
Award: Shortlist
Shortlist / Direct / Innovation
Award: Shortlist
Shortlist / Impact / Initiative
Award: Shortlist
Shortlist / Direct / Products & Services
WaterLight is a device that provides 45 days of light using only salt water, and can also charge small appliances such as a mobile phone or a radio via a USB port. Perfectly suited to seawater, the device also responds to fresh water mixed with salt and even urine. WaterLight has been created as a long-lasting, 100% recyclable product, which is designed to function for 5,600 hours, the equivalent of over 230 days of use. The waterproof design reflects the cultural heritage of the Wayúu people.
What did the judges have to say?
"Waterlight is a great case that delivers an impact solution through a designed object that encapsulates social and economic tensions based on the lack of energy with a powerful response."
Renato Winnig, Global Head of Branding and Creative Direction, Natura & Co
"An incredible innovation."
Tom Evans, Co-Founder, Behaviour