U-PLAY-HELMET
ENEMY
users are NOT-ABLE-TO-FIND-THE-CORRECT-HELMET for both the commuter and the racer.
existing helmets are either UNCOMFORTABLE<-POORLY-DESIGNED-OR-LACK-VENTILATION
PROPOSAL
the u-play is a modular bicycle helmet that provides safety & comfort when touring and aerodynamics during a time-trial. it has an aerodynamic visor attachment that clips on when commuter cyclists want to prioritise speed and endurance.
INSPIRATION-AND-DRIVERS
after a helmet saved my life in france at the end of 2021, this personal project is a homage to the industry. semantic cues for a helmet that appears airy and lightweight, with details that emphasise the protective thickness and robustness. the design balances a piercing streamline form with soft edge treatments to keep it both precise and approachable.
AERODYNAMIC-VISOR
the helmet includes an aerodynamic visor that can attach onto the helmet when the priority is speed rather than ventilation. the visor attachment clips simply onto the crown with 4 simple snap holes along the side. the visor is not only used for aerodynamics, but is also to protect the user’s head from the natural elements when riding in rain, sleet or snow.
MATERIALS
the shock-absorbing liner consists of a recycled expanded polystyrene eps foam and the outer shell is a recycled transparent polycarbonate. the transparent shell exposes the protective eps beneath it and frames it as the focal point of the colour and material. the highlight teal burst coming from the branded polyester straps.
