Bwonz Ekipman Pwoteksyon · 2025
Guardian Fonksyon Prensipal: Kas Bisiklèt
by Leijing Zhou
- A' Design Award Bwonz 2025 in Ekipman Pwoteksyon
- CLIENT: Zhejiang University
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 33,394
- Verification code BCB4E48CE0 · Verify this award
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About Guardian Fonksyon Prensipal: Kas Bisiklèt
Tèks Liv: Guardian se yon kas sekirite ki fèt pou moun ki soud ak bèbè k ap fè bisiklèt. Kas la ranplase avètisman ki baze sou son ak alèt vibrasyon ak yon ekran afichaj tèt anlè. Kapte ak kamera detekte machin k ap pwoche pa dèyè, epi kas la vibre dousman pou avèti moun k ap kondwi bisiklèt la. Modil dyòd emèt limyè yo klignote pou montre direksyon vire yo. Apre yon aksidan, yon apèl ijans fèt otomatikman, epi yon ti tape voye yon mesaj ki deja prepare. Kokiy la fèt ak akrilonitril-bitadyèn-estiwèn ki lejè, ak yon doublur an mous memwa ansanm ak yon bouton pou asire yon anfòm ki byen jis.
About the A' Design Award Bwonz
Guardian Fonksyon Prensipal: Kas Bisiklèt se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Guardian Fonksyon Prensipal: Kas Bisiklèt pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Guardian Fonksyon Prensipal: Kas Bisiklèt satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.
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- 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.
