Guardian Bizikleta Kaskoa by Leijing Zhou

Brontze Babes Ekipamendua · 2025

Guardian Bizikleta Kaskoa

by Leijing Zhou

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award 2025 in Babes Ekipamendua
CLIENT: Zhejiang University
Estimated Number of Design Views: 33,394
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About Guardian Bizikleta Kaskoa

Guardian gorren eta mutuen txirrindularientzat diseinatutako segurtasun-kaskoa da. Kaskoak soinu-oharrak dardara-alertekin eta buru-gaineko pantaila batekin ordezkatzen ditu. Sentsoreek eta kamerek atzetik hurbiltzen diren ibilgailuak detektatzen dituzte, eta kaskoak leunki dardara egiten du gidaria ohartarazteko. Diodo argi-emaileen moduluek distira egiten dute norabide-txandak erakusteko. Istripu bat izan ondoren, larrialdi-dei bat automatikoki egiten da, eta ukitu arin batek aurrez ezarritako mezu bat bidaltzen du. Oskola akrilonitrilo butadieno estireno arin batez egina dago, memoria-espuma bidezko forruarekin eta doikuntza zehatza lortzeko perilla batekin.

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Guardian Bizikleta Kaskoa Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Guardian Bizikleta Kaskoa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Guardian Bizikleta Kaskoa beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Press Kit

Unique Properties: Due to their inability to communicate effectively through speech and sound, deaf-mute individuals may face significant dangers when traveling, lacking essential information about road conditions. The deaf-mute safety helmet robustly protects cyclists with smart technology, sensors, and an advanced HUD system. It alerts them to traffic conditions through precise vibrations, sustaining alertness. The helmet significantly bolsters safety while cycling, lowering accident risks.
Dimensions & Packaging: 250 (mm) x 200 (mm) x 200 (mm)
Tags: Inclusive Design, Deaf-Mute Safety, Smart Helmet, Assistive Technology, Urban Mobility, Vibration Feedback, Road Safety
Production Technology: The design was developed through user-centered research, focusing on the travel challenges faced by deaf-mute individuals. Prototyping involved computer-aided design modeling and iterative testing with simulated vibration and head-up display feedback. The helmet is envisioned using lightweight acrylonitrile butadiene styrene for the shell, memory foam for comfort, and integrates sensors, cameras, and light-emitting diode modules to ensure safety and usability.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was designing a system that replaces sound-based warnings with intuitive, non-auditory feedback. Socially, deaf-mute cyclists are often overlooked, with few products considering their needs. Technologically, integrating sensors, HUD, and vibration modules into a compact, wearable form was complex. Limited reference cases and data made user research crucial. Overcoming these challenges required empathy, iteration, and creative use of existing tech in new ways.
Research: Amid honks and sirens, sound protects most but leaves deaf-mute cyclists exposed. We conducted user-centered design research aiming to improve their travel safety. Through interviews, observations, and journey mapping, we gathered insights from deaf-mute individuals and cyclists. Results revealed key dangers like missed warnings and lack of emergency help. This led to features like vibration alerts and auto-alarm, promoting inclusive design and raising awareness in both society and mobility products.
Inspiration: This project was inspired by the overlooked risks faced by deaf-mute cyclists in sound-dominated traffic environments. Motivated by a desire to create inclusive safety solutions, I explored how smart technology could bridge the sensory gap. Grounded in user-centered research and assistive tech studies, the design aims to challenge auditory bias in urban mobility and offer a more equitable, responsive riding experience for all.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2023 in China and finished in October 2024 in China.
Operation Flow: The helmet is easy to use—just wear it and ride as usual. It gently vibrates to warn you if something gets too close from behind, and flashes lights to keep you alert. When it's time to turn, it shows directions and flashes the right signal. If an accident happens, it automatically calls for help. With just a light tap, you can also send a preset message. It fits snugly with a twist of the knob, making cycling safer and more reassuring.