yoin reflects japanese + swedish design in LED solar lights

yoin reflects japanese + swedish design in LED solar lights
images © chihiro kanzaki

japanese design studio yoin has collaborated with mooni, a swedish solar lighting brand to create a series of LED lamps. sunlight charges the batteries during the daytime, enabling them to be used for six hours and automatically turning on in the dark. the ‘chochin’ piece was based on a traditional japanese lantern, it can be carried for on-the-go illumination, with its body serving as a basket to hold items. ‘ishicoro’, which means stone has a solar panel installed inside its lamp shade, creating a gently glowing object. formed into the shape of a classic hourglass, ‘sand’ features a flickering LED. the resulting effect is a relaxing pattern that can be changed by turning it upside down, as you would with a real sandglass timer. also in the series is an outdoor lamp, ‘spot’ that has a minimal and simple structure to accommodate both public and private settings. the lamp is secured by sticking the pole into the ground, with the light’s direction easily changed by hand.

the form of the ‘chochin’ lamp was based on a traditional japanese lantern

the solar lamp can be carried by its handle

the piece illuminated at night

the body of the lamp can be used as a basket to hold items

the ‘ishicoro’ lamp, which translates to stone

‘ishicoro’ produces a calming, gentle glow

‘sand’ is based on a classic hourglass form

sand illuminated

the ‘spot’ is designed for both outdoor public and private use

the direction of the ‘spot’ light can easily be altered

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