The story began as a student project at Lund University (Sweden) in 2019, merging decorative elements with cordless lighting.

As the COVID pandemic unfolded, the focus shifted towards enhancing well-being through design.

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Over three years, they refined usability, research, size, design, technology, materials, prototypes, and mingling with lighting scientists to understand the essence of good lighting.

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Akshay, from India, and Milan, from Australia, were brought together by a chance encounter in Sweden and bonded over their shared passion for well-being. As the long, dark winter of 2020 approached amid COVID-19 restrictions, they found inspiration in creating peaceful, joyful living spaces in confinement.

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This led to the birth of a venture dedicated to connecting design, nature, and sustainability seamlessly, Thus, “Swaas” came to life.