Young innovator Kristian Rafael Tan aims to improve the working environment of outdoor field workers as well as cyclists through a solar-powered cooling vest.
Conceptualized with the philosophy of form and function, Tan’s Sunsoon lowers the body temperature of the wearer and provides cooling sensation for up to eight hours to prevent heat-related health risks.
The vest is made with water- and heat-resistant woven polyester, and has thick Velcro shoulder pads, adjustable straps, double-woven layer pockets, and a detachable 140-millimeter case fan powered by a solar panel unit comparable to gas-powered generators.
Tan honed his skills at the Industrial Design Program of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts.
Although Sunsoon solar-powered system was recognized with the Best Thesis Award, he believes this idea may still be improved by larger companies with better technology.
