I have to say that the world feels like a slightly less dangerous place after seeing all of these innovative emergency devices. Designers may not be able to prevent disasters, but they are doing all they can to ensure that people survive them.
These innovative emergency devices are filled with concepts and products designed to help you go twelve rounds with a fire or flood and walk out alive. Bring it, Mother Nature.
26 Innovative Emergency Devices
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Prefabricated Mod Housing
Nikita Kolbovskiy's 'Ji Loy' Modules Provides Emergency Shelter
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Hand Crank Cell Phone Chargers
Must-Haves in Earthquake Prone Areas
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Protective Poncho Shelters
Wearable Tent Provides Quick Refuge in Emergency Situations
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Life-Saving Skirts
Evacuation Skirt Inflates into a Kayak
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Hardcore Emergency Gadgets
The FlareSafe Keeps You and Your Things Safe
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Mobile Emergency Chargers
This Charger Gives Your Gadgets Energy On the Go
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Flatpack Uber Shelters
Multi-Floor Emergency Shelter
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Pocket Bodyguards
The BodyGard 5-in-1 Emergency Tool Fits on Your Keychain
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Skyscraper Escape Pods
The Escape Rescue System is a Lifeboat for High-Rises
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Stylish Emergency Supplies
The Radius First Aid Box is a Chic Life-Saving Kit
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Emergency Radio Gadgets
The Eton Raptor is for the Cautious Adventurer
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Nuclear Attack Packs
The Dirty Bomb Emergency Kit is a False Sense of Convenient Security
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Musical Emergency Lights
The Angler Flashlight Also Doubles as a Radio
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Self-Inflating Rescue Case
Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device
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Evacuation Guide Gadgets
The 'Compass' Alert System Tells and Shows You a Way Out
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Illuminated Smoke Alarms
A Light Bulb Idea from the Lum Smoke Detector
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Personal Audio Alerts
'Press Don't Panic' is a Personal Recorder for Medical Emergencies
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Emergency Hand Crank Radio Phone Flashlight Siren
Eton Voice Link Radio
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Apartment Rappelling
Kevin Stone's ‘Rescue Reel' Makes Escaping Look Fun
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Life Vest Messengers
The Bag to Life by Ehrensache Won't Deploy in an Emergency
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Bedside Emergency Lighting
From Desk Lamp to Flashlight
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Sustainable Disc Communicators
The Wheely Talkie by Josselin Zaigouche Looks Like a Puck
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Neon Evacuation Escorts
The 'LED Escape Light' Will Help You Light the Way
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Whitewater Emergency Beacons
Lifelink from Peter Murphy is Designed to Keep Rafters Connected
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Emergency Subway Lights
The Detachable Handle Light Makes for a Safer and Calmer Train Evacuation
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Portable CPR Coaches
The PocketCPR Promises to Save Lives
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Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools
The 'Retractable EDC Tool' Lets You Access Your Tools In Style
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
The Design of the Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Gleans from Mushrooms
Naturally Inspired Digital Candles
The Conceptual Magma Lamp by Zeta ID Has a Volcanic Inspiration
Module-Compatible Power Banks
The ELECOM NESTOUT Has a 15,000mAh Battery Within
Inflatable Accordion-Style Helmets
The Ventete aH-1 Micro-Collapsible Helmet is Highly Portable
Multipurpose Camping Lights
The 'Prometheus 1' Offers Lantern and Lighter Functionality
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Hybrid Professional Power Banks
The 'BOLD 2' Power Bank Charges Six Devices at Once
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
5-in-1 Car Utility Kits
The JUMPAC Offers Five Necessary Functions in One Package
Wireless Floodlight Camera Systems
Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera Has 700-Lumens of Brightness
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Illuminated Cycling Helmets
The 'Life' Helmet Features Two Elegant Strips Of Battery-Powered Light
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Beer-Proof Ponchos
Heineken's Pint-cho Protects Sports Fans from Spilled Beer
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Modernized Lantern Illuminators
The Ambientec MADCO Has a Cordless Design
Lighter-Holding Phone Cases
A Celeb Duo Inspired BIC EZ Reach Lighters' Hold the Phone Case
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Handheld Wearable Mosquito Repellers
The EVO REPEL Mosquito Repeller Lantern is Rechargeable
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Collapsible Microwave Appliances
The 'FoldWave' Foldable Microwave by Park Saun is Highly Portable
Professional Off-Grid Power Stations
The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Prioritizes Safety and More
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Device-Charging Sun Hats
The EcoFlow Power Hat Generates Electricity When Worn in the Sun
Two-People Umbrella Designs
SHED RAIN Introduces The Duo, a Groundbreaking Umbrella
Featherlight Inflatable Bike Helmets
The 'Inflabi' Bike Helmet is Ready to Use in 20-Seconds
Next-Gen Wildfire Rescue Drones
The Firefly X-01 Fire Rescue Drone Assists Human Firefighters
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
4-in-1 Mosquito Repellants
The MoziGuard is an Outdoor Mosquito Repeller with a 20Hr Battery
Ultra-Compact Pocket Flashlights
The MiCoin is a Compact Flashlight Made with Grade 5 Titanium
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Tech-Enhanced Patient-Assisting Devices
Modern Healthcare Equipment Launches an Assistive Device
Wearable Triangular Power Banks
This MChaos Power Bank Has a Retractable Cord
Palm-Sized Outdoor Lanterns
The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Prioritizes Compactness and Capability
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Folded Mouse Design Concepts
NAK Studio Presents the Portable Folded Mouse Concept
Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs
Eunsu Lee's Whistle Wakes One Up with "The Sweet Serenade of Nature"
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Portable Efficient Power Banks
ROMOSS' Quick Charge Pro Device is Great for Traveling
Wearable Avant-Garde Lamps
Rick Owens Presented the Strobe Show Highlighting Bright Helmets
Festival-Friendly Hydration Packs
This Pack Helps You Stay Hydrated & Organize Your Belongings
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
Easy-to-Use Fire Extinguishers
The Agni Fire Extinguisher Redesign by Inika Jhamvar is Intuitive
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Versatile Camp-Ready Lighting Solutions
The Dometic GO Area Camp Light is Incredibly Practical
Mini Smoke-Free Camper Stoves
The BioLite EcoZoom Dura Runs on Your Choice of Fuel
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Rustic EDC Tool Wallets
The Galen Leather Co. EDC Wallet Holds Knives, Flashlights and More
Designer Diabetes Bags
KYT's Bags Empower Diabetics to Treat Themselves in a Stylish Way
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Climate-Resilient Skincare Devices
The Physio Radiance Visage+ Facial Device Defends Skin
Prepackaged Survivalist Kits
The Uncharted Supply Basecamp 30L YETI Survival System is Handy
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps
Heeyeol Yang Designs the Rain Man Lamp Structure
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Wearable Poncho-Style Tents
The OneTigris 'TENTSFORMER' Protects from Rainfall and More
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Miniature Camping Flashlights
The HOTO Flashlight DUO is a Portable Design for Adventures
Smartphone-Attached Compact Flashlights
The WUBEN E1 is MagSafe and Delivers 300 Lumens
Telescoping Outdoor Lanterns
The Devos Outdoor LightRanger Offers 1,200-Lumens of Brightness
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
Winter Sport Survivalist Vests
The DB Snow Pro Vest Has the Safeback SBX System
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
Oversized Survivalist Kits
The Uncharted Supply x Yeti 60L Basecamp Survival Kit is Extensive
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
Cut-Resistant Kitchen Sponges
The Rescue Forever Sponge Has an Antimicrobial Design
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets
The Bumpair 2.0 is a Practical and Ultra-Compact Safety Accessory
Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans
Japanese Automaker HW Electro Unveils a Solar-Powered Electric Van
Battery-Ready E-Boilers
The BOLT Electric Boiler is Revolutionizing Home Heating and Hot Water
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Aquatic Flashlight Carrying Cases
The Pelican 9000 Provides Illumination and Storage
Revolutionary Swimming Flotation Devices
Swim Fit Board Addresses Common Challenges
Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel
Ohmni Creates Apparel Protecting Wearers from Unseen Waves
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Expansive Battery Technology Ranges
The Latest EcoFlow Power Solutions Include Four Options
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Compact Wine Emergency Kits
Wine Away Provides Effective Stain Solutions for Wine Disasters
Wearable Light Therapy Devices
Kineon Labs Showcases its New MOVE+ Pro Device for Healing
Portable Solar-Powered Light
The MEGAPUFF is Designed with Multiple Custom Features
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
High-Powered Portable Power Stations
RUNHOOD Releases the New RALLYE 1200 Power Station
Portable Bluetooth-Enabled Fire Pits
The BioLite FirePit+ Features a 30 Hr Battery Life
Wearable Electrotherapy Solutions
The 'ElectroGear' Fosters Muscle Healing and Recovery
Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting
The Orbe by Nelson Fossey is Sleek and Easily Portable
Athlete-Approved Innovative Ankle Braces
Betterguards' the Betterguard Serves Athletes
Folding Travel Toothbrush Concepts
Uladzislau Patapchyk Designs the IO Travel Toothbrush Concept
Magnetic Athlete Safety Lights
The Scoutlite BlinkO Enhances Visibility and More
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Sustainable Fire Extinguishers
CheckFire Ltd Offers Sustainable and Eco-Focused Fire Extinguishers
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Automated Emergency Devices
Safe-living is a Swiss-Made Contactless Security System
Wildfire-Predicting AI Models
Aalto University Researchers' FireCNN is a Wildfire Prediction Tool
Geometric Steel Fire Starters
The 'Spark Fire' Infinite Fire Starter Offers a Smoke-Free Use
Emergency Distress Signals
SOS Light App Provides a Simple Morse-Code Distress Signal Tool
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
Forest Fire Sensor Systems
Suat Batuhan Esirger and Rana Imam Design the ForestGuard 2.0
Suitcase-Style Power Stations
The Enginuity Portable Power Station is App-Connected
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes
Holcim & Norman Foster Join on the Essential Homes Project
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Secure Firearm Campagins
The Ad Council, Brady, and Densu Unveil the Safe Stories Campaign
Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Bundles
Satellite Phone Store Aim to Help People Be Prepared
Automated Search Rescue Crafts
The Zelim Guardian is a New Solutions for When its too Dangerous
Flame-Resembling Outdoor Heaters
Yamaha Design Laboratory Creates the Bon-Flame Concept
Medical Equipment-Inspired Lamps
Kairi Eguchi Designs the POND Lamp Inspired by the Pus Tray