Guardian Hular Kwalkwali ta Keke by Leijing Zhou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla in Kayan Kariya Competition Category.
TagullaKayan Kariya· 2025
Guardian Hular Kwalkwali ta Keke
by Leijing Zhou
Client: Zhejiang University
Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla Winner in Kayan Kariya Category
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The Design
About Guardian Hular Kwalkwali ta Keke
Guardian hular kwalkwali ce ta tsaro da aka tsara don masu hawan keke waɗanda ba sa ji ko magana. Hular kwalkwali tana maye gurbin gargaɗin da ake yi ta hanyar sauti da girgiza da nunin bayanai a gaban ido (head-up display). Na'urori masu firikwensin da kyamarori suna gano motoci masu zuwa daga baya, kuma hular kwalkwali tana girgiza a hankali don gargaɗin mahayin. Ƙananan hasken diod (LED) suna walƙiya don nuna alkiblar juyawa. Idan hatsari ya faru, ana kiran gaggawa ta atomatik, kuma taɓawa mai sauƙi tana aikawa da saƙon da aka riga aka shirya. An yi harsashin waje daga sinadarin acrylonitrile butadiene styrene mai sauƙin nauyi, tare da rufin roba mai tunawa da siffa (memory foam) da wani na'urar daidaitawa don dacewa sosai da kai.
The Recognition
About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla
Zanen Guardian Hular Kwalkwali ta Keke ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na musamman waɗanda ke da ƙirƙira, basira da hikima. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Tagulla kayayyakin fasaha ne masu ƙwarewa da ƙirƙira mai ban mamaki waɗanda ke tabbatar da babban gogewa, tunani da dabarun masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Guardian Hular Kwalkwali ta Keke ya zama abu da ake girmamawa sosai, ake sha'awa da ƙauna, mai ƙwarewa da ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla yana haɗa mafi kyawun ayyuka a fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani, kuma yana da kyau saboda kulawarsa ga cikakkun bayanai. Zanen Guardian Hular Kwalkwali ta Keke yana biyan buƙatu da kyau, yana taɓa sha'awa, yana jan hankalin zukata kuma yana jawo sha'awar sani.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- 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.
- Team Members
- Menghan Li
Leijing Zhou
Xiaofei Gong
Xiaotong Guan
Xinmiao Shen
Ding Ding
Kaiyue Cai
Jinjie Li
Qianyi Wang
Keyin Chen
Zixiang Wang
Zihan Zhang
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