by the VELUX Group

Artist and jury chairman Olafur Eliasson praises the winning design of the Natural Light – International Design Competition in this interview. The jury was especially excited about the creativity, functionality, and beauty of the solar lamp. The production of the winning lamp will take place at the end of 2015 and the VELUX Group will provide 14,500 solar lamps to local entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Senegal.

In collaboration with the NGO Plan International, the VELUX Group and Little Sun will bring clean, natural, and affordable light to off-grid areas in Africa. Read more: http://www.naturallight.org and http://www.naturallight.org/results