Eames

In 1957 Charles and Ray Eames designed this solar toy. It was meant to draw attention to the sun as an affordable and  renewable energy source.  The toy is made of aluminum and as the shapes twirl and rotate they eventually convert the light to energy. The toy was not made to be sold. The toy was however made to tour in hopes of igniting a change and drawing attention to the potential use of solar machines in future designs. I think that this is a good example of the innovation and creative thinking that was occurring during the mid twentieth century. This was a time when people were longing for change, not only in design but socially as well.

Solar Toy 1957