Inspired by the documentary, "Black Out" directed by Eva Weber and filmed in Conakry, Guinea, I was determined to create a solution to help students like those in the documentary.

Without adequate light to stidy, many students are not ableto advance academically and make generational leaps financially. The project intends to draw inspiration from this need - and the design for this task lamp will reflect a reliable and sustainable solution.

Inspired by the documentary, "Black Out" directed by Eva Weber andfilmed in Conakry, Guinea, I was determined to create a solution to help students like those in the documentary.

Without adequate light to study, many students are not able to advanceacademically and make generational leaps financially. The project intends to draw inspiration from this need - and the design for this task lamp will reflect a reliable and sustainable solution.

Documentary Insights

• There are approximately 1.7 billion people who do not have access to electricity and light.
• Approximately 6.3 million people in Guineas do not have access to the electricity grid.
• Determined to do well on their exams but lacking electricity at home, many young students walk miles to study beneath the glow of parking lot, airport, and gas station lights.
• School children in Guinea make enormous sacrifices for their education in hopes of escaping the circumstances of their parents.

Ideations

Chosen Design

Production Process

Final Results

• LED strip lights used in my product can save up to 30% of the energy that a typical incandescent light bulb.
• My product is almost completely recyclable (besides the strip light and generator).
• The materials of my product that I use are also cost effective: with the total cost of $3.40 - $3.90 per lamp.
• Overall, it was an effective way to save energy. However, there were some improvements that had to be made to my prototype – it was too bulky to shift around. In addition, the sand would fall and finish falling after 15 minutes, which may mean significantly more to students in Conakry – but is still a major hassle while studying. In terms of improvements, materials other than carboard shoudl be explored to make it more easily foldable for shipping purposes.