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Yolk: Head protection for extreme snow sports, finalist
Yolk is a design for a head protection device which revolutionizes the image and associations the specific user group has with safety equipment.
Under regular use, Yolk is semi-rigid and comfortable, but when subjected to impact it instantaneously forms a stiff shell dispersing and absorbing the energy. This is achieved by utilizing a polypropylene beaded liner and a Kevlar skin impregnated with thickening fluid. The liner can be fitted with a choice of skins to match the users’ personal style, breaking the boundary between safety and fashion. This head protection
also allows the user to plug in a two way radio, music player or mobile phone to the integrated headphones and controls.
Yolk addresses the physical, psychological and social barriers young skiers and snowboarders have with wearing head protection. This product should decrease the percentage of young adults that reject the use of helmets due to comfort, inconvenience and negative image association.
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Finding of the Jury:
The jury chose this project because it addresses a very important safety issue for snowboarders. The target group is very unique in there needs and desires, they would prefer to take the risk of injury than wearing a safety helmet. This new product is a really nice example of function meeting fashion. Strong aspects of the project are the well resolved integration of technology and the innovative use of a gel like material that changes its properties under impact.
The way that the helmet is secured on the head could be further developed.
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