Borealis
Borealis Outdoor Lights are for people who enjoy being outdoors. Flexible lights that serve many purposes from lanterns to hammock nightlights, Borealis brings delight into the night!
I learned how to sew, practiced prototyping, and conduct market research during this project.
Problem
There are no outdoor, soft-good-friendly lights on the market that allow users to attach their string lights without any exterior securing mechanism.
Insights
1. Eno and other portable hammock brands incorporate lights into their products but they are not removable and thus cannot be used in other outdoor contexts
2. People who enjoy the outdoors require products to be portable, durable, and lightweight
Solution
Borealis: a multipurpose outdoor light that does not require an exterior securing method.
Next Steps
Build a physical model of the battery pack and test the design. Conduct further product testing to understand if the distribution of magnets in the product is correct and how the experience of changing the light form from string to lantern can improve.
Name
Borealis
Developed by
Lily Sullivan
Field
Product Design
Year
2021