In 2023 Brazil experienced the hottest Summer ever recorded in its history. The UV index reached "extreme" levels every day for 120 consecutive days. At this intensity, it only takes … read more10 minutes for the skin to burn and permanently damage DNA. And according to the World Health Organization, 'Sunburns in childhood lead to a higher risk of skin cancer later in life.’
With this knowledge in mind A.C. Camargo set out to find a solution for the future that could fit with youth culture today. And so we created the ‘UV Referee’ a wearable accessory that changes color when exposed to UV rays. Its simple design is easy for kids to understand: the more it changes color, the higher the UV index exposure. So, when the intensity of the color increases, it sounds a silent but colorful alarm to increase your level of sun protection.
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