Lo dissènh Guardian Casco de Vèlo per Leijing Zhou es un laureat autfo estimfo del prestigfo 2025 A' Design Award de Bronze dins la Categoria de Competfo Equipament de Proteccion.

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Guardian Casco de Vèlo

per Leijing Zhou

Client : Zhejiang University

Laureat del A' Design Award de Bronze dins la Categoria Equipament de Proteccion

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A prepaus de Guardian Casco de Vèlo

Guardian es un casco de seguretat concebut per als ciclistas sords e muts. Lo casco remplaça los avertiments sonòrs per d'alèrtas per vibracion e un afichatge tèsta nauta. De captors e de cameras detèctan los veïculs qu'arriban per darrièr, e lo casco vibra doçament per avertir lo ciclista. De moduls a diòdas electroluminescentas clinhòtejan per indicar las direccions de virada. Aprèp un accident, un apèl d'urgéncia se lança automaticament, e un pichon còp sus lo casco envia un messatge preprogramat. La coca es fabricada en acrilonitril butadièn estirèn leugièr, amb una doblura en escuma de memòria e un boton per un ajustament perfièch.

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A prepaus del A' Design Award de Bronze

Guardian Casco de Vèlo a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Guardian Casco de Vèlo siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Guardian Casco de Vèlo satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

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Proprietats Unicas: 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 e Embalatge: 250 (mm) x 200 (mm) x 200 (mm)
Etiquetas: Inclusive Design, Deaf-Mute Safety, Smart Helmet, Assistive Technology, Urban Mobility, Vibration Feedback, Road Safety
Tecnologia de Produccion: 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.
Desaffo de Dissènh: 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.
Recèrca: 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.
Inspiracion: 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.
Durada del Projècte: The project started in June 2023 in China and finished in October 2024 in China.
Flux Operacional: 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.
Membres de l'Equipa: Menghan Li
Leijing Zhou
Xiaofei Gong
Xiaotong Guan
Xinmiao Shen
Ding Ding
Kaiyue Cai
Jinjie Li
Qianyi Wang
Keyin Chen
Zixiang Wang
Zihan Zhang