With the increasing global focus on energy-efficient lighting – prompting many countries to swear off traditional incandescent bulbs – LED technology has emerged as a top contender for mainstream use in home lighting, LED flashlights and other applications. Offering a long life span, significant energy savings and non-toxic construction, LED lights are taking the world by storm.

However, the LED bulb is far from a new technology. Its odyssey began near the turn of the 20^th century, when the discovery of LED lighting failed to make a blip on the public radar. Check out the timeline below to learn how the LED light evolved from an unsung technology into a worldwide energy conservation hero.

Infographic Review

Infographic Design: B

This infographic has a cool timeline design that displays the information in years across a period of time. Each box of information has an image and the date’s standout due to the bright yellow colors that is used.  I like that the bigger paragraphs are in a different color because it allows you to read the main idea and then decide if you want to read more.

Infographic Information: B

The information is interesting in that it shows just how much technology has changes over the years especially light. I like that the dates are shown because it gives you a better idea of what was going on in the world at these different times in the past. I think overall the information is clear and concise which readers usually like.

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