For most of us, light is just a convenient tool that we use to help us get things done. By allowing us to see what we are doing at all times of the day, artificial light enables us to perform almost any activity at almost any hour. But what if we’re using the wrong type of artificial light? What if the way in which we use that light matters? And what if light can be used to benefit our health? SVET is a new, forward-thinking lighting company that strives to deliver the next generation of human-centric and environmentally conscious light bulbs. A SVET light bulb is an LED that emits full-spectrum, flicker-free light that can also be adjusted via an app on your phone. SVET, which is derived from a Slavic word meaning light, has worked to develop a light bulb that provides scientifically-based benefits to the users’ vision, emotions, and physiology. In the interview below we get into detail about how a SVET light bulb works, why it’s different than the typical light bulb, and just how much lighting can affect our mood, productivity, and a good night’s sleep. SVET light bulbs are currently available for pre-order on the SVET website.

What compelled the company to bring SVET light bulbs into reality? 

Photo credit: SVET

In recent years, increased interest and extensive research into light and its properties brought awareness that the quality of light has a direct effect on our health.

 

In the photo: SVET aims to function as both a product for lifestyle and health.  Photo Credit: SVET 

 

For the majority of people, “light” means little more than illumination. As soon as technology allowed it, relying on artificial forms of light to prolong the waking day became second nature to humankind. 

 

In recent years, increased interest and extensive research into light and its properties brought awareness that the quality of light has a direct effect on our health. Prolonged exposure to low-quality light throws off hormone secretion, upsets circadian rhythm and can lead to permanent damage to eyesight, among other undesirable consequences. And yet, about 90% of the world’s population spend most of their time under flicker-heavy, low-quality artificial lighting. 

In photo: SVET’s lightbulb product allows for optimized living and performance through specialized lighting. Photo Credit: SVET 

Coming from the development of simple remote-controlled LED light bulbs, we noticed that all LED bulbs that existed on the market were generally pretty mediocre…We believe that lighting should be created with comfort and health in mind, not just energy efficiency.