Morpho Helmet Helmet by Jie Qian

Home > Winners > #67594




DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Morpho Helmet

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Helmet

INSPIRATION:
The Morpho helmet is a bike helmet that emulates the intense blue of the Morpho butterfly. The Morpho butterfly, which can be seen in dense rain forests, gets its color not from any exterior pigment, but because of the way light reflects off the microscopic scales on its wings. The collaboration of the “Morpho” with nature is the main concept of my helmet design. I try to replicate its iridescent quality.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The helmet will make cyclists easier to spot at night as the light bounces off the top of their helmets in city traffic. When a cyclist wants to make a turn, he/she will look behind to check whether or not it is safe. The changing angle will cause the reflective material on the helmet to detect the lights from the headlight of the car behind. The helmet will enhance the safety because it makes it easier for drivers to notice without any electricity at night.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
The helmet will spot automatically following the cyclist's head gesture without any additional power.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in March 2017 in New York and finished in June.

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The shell of the helmet would be made out of plastic found in the ocean and mass-produced by injection molding.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
260mm x 210mm x 185mm

TAGS:
Safety, Biomimicry, Bicycle, Protection, Sustainability

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
I researched the structure of the wings of the morpho butterflies. Also, I tried to find what type of the geometric forms could be utilized as the texture by analyzing structural color.

CHALLENGE:
First, to make my idea be real, I have to figure out the exact angle of each reflective surface on the helmet by recording the head gesture of the cyclists. Also, inspired by nature, I focused on the possibility to use recyclable material for my idea to protect nature. The material should be light, hard, and sustainable and easy to manufacture.

ADDED DATE:
2018-03-28 01:41:35

TEAM MEMBERS (1) :


IMAGE CREDITS:
Image #1: Photographer Qian Jie,MORPHO HELMET, 2017.
Image #2: Photographer Qian Jie, MORPHO HELMET, 2017.
Image #3: Photographer Qian Jie, MORPHO HELMET, 2017.
Image #4: Photographer Qian Jie, MORPHO HELMET, 2017.

PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS:
Copyrights belong to Jie Qian, 2017

Visit the following page to learn more: http://www.jayqian.com/project#/morpho-helmet /


CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
JIE QIAN

PROFILE:
-



NOMINATION DETAILS

Morpho Helmet Helmet by Jie Qian is a Nominee in Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design Category.

· This project is currently confidential as results have not been announced yet. Images and further details of the project is not available for public yet, please check back later. If you are the owner of this design, please login to view the images.

· Click here to register today inorder to be able to view the profile and other works by Jie Qian when results are announced.


AWARD DETAILS

Morpho Helmet Helmet by Jie Qian is Winner in Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design Category, 2017 - 2018.



· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Jie Qian.

· Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Jie Qian.


SOCIAL
+ Add to Likes / Favorites | Send to My Email | Submit Comment | Comment | Testimonials | View Press-Release | Press Kit



Did you like Jie Qian's Protective Equipment Design?
You will most likely enjoy other award winning protective equipment design as well.
Click here to view more Award Winning Protective Equipment Design.


Did you like Morpho Helmet Helmet? Help us create a global awareness for good protective equipment design worldwide. Show your support for Jie Qian, the creator of great protective equipment design by gifting them a nomination ticket so that we could promote more of their great protective equipment design works.

See other A' Design Award and Competition WinnersA' Design Award Presentation Submit Your Designs
 
design award logo

BENEFITS
THE DESIGN PRIZE
WINNERS SERVICES
PR CAMPAIGN
PRESS RELEASE
MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
AWARD TROPHY
AWARD CERTIFICATE
AWARD WINNER LOGO
PRIME DESIGN MARK
BUY & SELL DESIGN
DESIGN BUSINESS NETWORK
AWARD SUPPLEMENT

METHODOLOGY
DESIGN AWARD JURY
PRELIMINARY SCORE
VOTING SYSTEM
EVALUATION CRITERIA
METHODOLOGY
BENEFITS FOR WINNERS
PRIVACY POLICY
ELIGIBILITY
FEEDBACK
WINNERS' MANUAL
PROOF OF CREATION
WINNER KIT CONTENTS
FAIR JUDGING
AWARD YEARBOOK
AWARD GALA NIGHT
AWARD EXHIBITION

MAKING AN ENTRY
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
REGISTRATION
ALL CATEGORIES

FEES & DATES
FURTHER FEES POLICY
MAKING A PAYMENT
PAYMENT METHODS
DATES & FEES

TRENDS & REPORTS
DESIGN TRENDS
DESIGNER REPORTS
DESIGNER PROFILES
DESIGN INTERVIEWS

ABOUT
THE AWARD
AWARD IN NUMBERS
HOMEPAGE
AWARD WINNING DESIGNS
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
MUSEUM OF DESIGN
PRIME CLUBS
SITEMAP
RESOURCE

RANKINGS
DESIGNER RANKINGS
WORLD DESIGN RANKINGS
DESIGN CLASSIFICATIONS
POPULAR DESIGNERS

CORPORATE
GET INVOLVED
SPONSOR AN AWARD
BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS
IMPRESSUM IMPRINT

PRESS
DOWNLOADS
PRESS-KITS
PRESS PORTAL
LIST OF WINNERS
PUBLICATIONS
RANKINGS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTACT US
CONTACT US
GET SUPPORT

Good design deserves great recognition.
A' Design Award & Competition.