An elegant solution to an age-old problem, this solar-powered device dynamically tracks the sun reflects incoming rays to wherever your home needs them the most.

Solenica, a company based in Rome, Italy, designed Lucy to bounce sunlight and naturally made the gadget solar-powered so no extra energy or external cost is required.

For people in small urban apartments and condos, this is a perfect way to deal with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) but also to bring a bit more natural light into those hard-to-reach parts of a place.

Easy to set up, position and point, this wonderful work of solar robotics can be used between rooms as well, great for places with just one wall of windows in a street-facing facade.

Diva Tommei, herself a sufferer of SAD, developed the solar-energized bot to turn itself off at night when not in use, then activate during the day. She also made the machine elegant and minimal, something you’d be happy to add to your home decor.

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A simple concept backed by provocative design execution, this lunar lamp series comes in seven sizes, letting you bring a little moon with you wherever you go.

Developed by Acorn Studio in Taipei, the spherical lanterns are handcrafted from non-toxic latex and glass fiber and have already made their way into music videos and onto concert stages.

LED-illuminated Luna lamps can be suspended like a celestial body or simply set on an available surface. They are water- and heat-resistant and have adjustable light settings. Being handmade, each one is also unique in its variegated lunar-inspired surface texture.

“Divine and serene, the moon is a resting place for our heart. After a long day, we sometimes want to take a glimpse at the moon for a sense of relief, only to find skyscrapers in the city. But now, you can bring the moon along with you. Inspired by the moon, Luna, hopes to bring more delight and content into your life. Indulge yourself into the moonlight. Let Luna illuminate your space, and your mind.”

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Never walk through darkened alleyways or sidestep through unsafe side streets again with this clever new app that emphasizes lighting over shortest routes when walking you from Point A to Point B. “Rudder makes it easy to travel wherever your nocturnal adventures take you by finding you the most well-lit path to your destination, be it your apartment, the library, or a nearby food hub. With Rudder, long walks down dark alleys and fake phone calls with your mom are a thing of the past.”

Currently in beta, Rudder uses API data and a built-in light meter (using the phone’s camera) to show users both the best-illuminated path to their destination as well as the amount of light that is actually shining along their route. Functional for those trying to stay safe, the app can also be used by those with impaired vision who want to stay somewhere they can see effectively. Eventually, the app may be expanded to include features that show others where you are, letting them make sure you are making it home safely.

Designer Hannah Dow started by looking at college campuses: “Young students often have a hard time getting their bearings. They might be new to that city, and have to try to find their way between all these different buildings. We’re hoping that students will use our app not just to help them get to know their environments, but to make smarter decisions about where they are walking, especially at night.”

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