Swim Safe App

Everyone loves the beach, especially kids… but parents know that it can be just as dangerous as it is fun! The Harvey Swim Harness app combination now lets parents rest assure that their little ones will be safe playing in the surf. The child’s smart-harness relays GPS and heart rate/breathing vitals to the system which is accessible via parents’ smartphones. Every child wearing a harness is visible to anyone viewing the app, so other parents are alerted anytime a nearby child is in danger to ensure they have the maximum chance of rescue.

Designer: DFW Experience


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EQ Seals: Ear protection for water-bound athletes that doesn’t inhibit performance

EQ Seals


For everyone from surfers to sailers, ear protection is a major concern. Whether it’s exposure to pollution, high winds or simply spending too much time in the water, ear infections are a common and debilitating ailment. While most earplugs hinder hearing and throw…

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Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 2 of 5: Leather and canvas; a look at the gear we wore on our motorcycle ride from NYC to LA

Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 2 of 5


Just one month ago we kicked off from the streets of Brooklyn with 3,700 miles ahead of us. Ten days later we arrived by motorcycle in Los Angeles with some sore arses and a few new stories to tell. Yesterday we introduced the…

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New Balance’s Hi-Viz Collection: Light up the streets on your next run without compromising performance

New Balance's Hi-Viz Collection


Choosing running gear is bit like buying a car: If you base it on looks alone, you may miss out on comfort and safety. But New Balance’s recently dropped Hi-Viz collection serves up a heavy dose…

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Protective Patterns

Skateboarding is cool, but, unfortunately, protective gear like knee pads and helmets just aren’t! They lack aesthetic appeal and are often too difficult and time consuming to put on… causing many to avoid protecting their body at all. The PLEXUS collection of gear finds safety, flexibility, ventilation, performance and cool looks in an intricate voronoi web that adapts to the wearers movement. Who would’ve guessed that the application of this simple pattern would be such a huge improvement!

Designer: Subinay Malhotra


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MeLuvKush : Baby blankets inspired by the traditional Indian godhri, a safe and comfortable way to securely hold newborns

MeLuvKush


The “godee” from MeLuvKush is a modern-day redesign of the traditional Indian godhri, used to snugly envelop newborns and purportedly prevent germs from spreading. This eases a parent’s concerns when giving the baby to others to…

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Tablet to the Rescue

Designed for firefighting teams, the Command Goal tablet-system aims to ease the management of emergency fire situations on-the-spot. An incredible improvement from ineffective white-board techniques, the device displays an accurate, constantly updated representation of the fire zone to aid in resource management and inter-departmental information sharing. A comprehensive visual map and improved communication means enhanced safety and fewer lives lost.

Designer: Vernon Chen


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Fire Away!

I’m a little embarrassed to admit I have no idea how to use a common fire extinguisher… but I know I’m not the only one! While I’m sure it’s somewhat basic, compared to the SafeHome extinguisher, it’s way more complicated. Just pull the pin to release the trigger, point in the direction of the fire, and let ‘er rip!

Easy and light enough for kids to use, this compact extinguisher was designed for mounting in areas of the home that are most vulnerable to fire. With one quick grab, it slips out of the holder with your hand already in position to use!

Designer: Moises Hansen


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What an extinguisher should be…

We generally imagine fire extinguishers as large, bulky, single-use items kept behind safety glass. Though they’re built for emergency situations, they’re ironically not something you’re able to keep very handy. This design by Philip Andersson, however, solves the portability problem with a compact unit that can be held in one hand. Durable, lightweight, & easy to pack, it’s perfect for the car, camping, or keeping handy in the kitchen! Hopefully you don’t need it more than once… but if you do, it’s refillable!

Designer: Philip Andersson


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Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

A group of Royal College of Art graduates has used the pulp from mulched newspapers to form helmets for London’s cycle hire scheme (+ movie).

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas took discarded free newspapers strewn around the city’s public transport system and used them to make paper mache.

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

The pulp was mixed with adhesive and pigment then vacuum-formed into shape, before being heated to dry it out.

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

Straps slot into grooves that criss-cross the top of the helmet, clipping together under the chin like the standard design.

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

The surface inside the helmet is also bevelled so air can flow through and keep the head cool.

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

Each helmet would cost around £1 and could be sold in a vending machine or nearby shops, offering low-cost safety equipment for London’s Barclays “Boris Bike” cycle sharing scheme.

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

Other Royal College of Art graduates presented a kit allowing musicians to control sound and lighting at their gigs and wooden shoes based on furniture and engineering at the school’s show, which continues until 30 June.

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

New York City recently launched its own bicycle sharing scheme, with 6000 bikes available across Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

We’ve also featured an inflatable helmet that fold away into a collar or scarf and a bollard with a foot rest and handle to help cyclists keep their balance at traffic lights.

Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas

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