Solar power could "become embedded like a second skin in our everyday life" says Daan Roosegaarde
Social and technological changes could spark a new era of solar power making it commonplace in the everyday, argues Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde.
Speaking to Dezeen at one of Soho House's east London locations, a said that if designers can demonstrate the beauty of solar power, people will be more open to integrating it into their lives.
"Solar power will become more embedded like a second skin in our everyday life; giving us energy and allowing us to share it and be more free," Roosegaarde told Dezeen.
"I hope that in the next five to 10 years it won't be only technological advance, but more social and more personal," he said. "Like, where's my solar paint" Or my solar dress" Or my solar suit"" Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde (top and above). The portrait photo is by Rebekka Mell.
Whether integrating photovoltaic materials into smaller, personal items could be a viable solution is a topic of debate in the solar industry.
American solar designer Alex Nathanson warned in an interview with Dezeen that solar-powered products are often "a PR stunt".
However, solar-powered personal items are becoming more common, with designer Pauline van Dongen recently releasing a backpack that incorporates tiny solar power beads that can charge the wearer's smart devices and sportswear brand Adidas launching wireless headphones that can be charged by sunshine and artificial light.
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