The Zip Light Designed By Shannon South - Interesting Or Bizarre?

Hmmm … That’s what I have to say so far with regards to the new Zip Light, mainly because I have a bad past with zips in general (and I have the scar to prove it! Something About Mary – Eat your heart out!)

This so called Zip Light is said to take the monotony of switching lights on and off using a switch, by letting you zip it on and off. This interesting design by Shannon South makes lighting similar to handbag use – where one would have to zip their bag open.

I’m not entirely sold on the idea … yes, it’s interesting and well, different, but is it easy? I quite like having a switch here and there without having to walk to my light continuosly to zip it on and off. Then again, this would take the hassle out of wiring your house AND it has a low energy fluorescent bulb which means you’ll be saving on electricity.

I guess what I’m saying is that I’m still undecided. Guess I’ll have to try one out to decide properly.

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