The conceptual 'REAL' safety bollard is imagined as a solution for urban roadways to help keep pedestrians safe, while also helping to enhance the friendliness of the environment. The bollard is characterized by its rounded form that could be positioned anywhere on the road and customized according to needs thanks to a series of holes for holding signs in place. The top section could also be capped with a matching topper, embedded with a garden or even a lighting unit to accommodate the different needs of the cityscape environment.
The conceptual 'REAL' safety bollard helps to increase the friendliness of pedestrian-only areas, but also works on a protective level to prevent cars or other vehicles from entering the space.
Character-Like Roadway Bollards
The 'REAL' Safety Bollard by Maxime Bourgault is Friendly
Trend Themes
1. Friendly Bollards - The concept of 'friendly' bollards is emerging, with bollards becoming more visually appealing and customizable, and able to blend in with the surrounding environment.
2. Personalized Roadway Safety - There is a trend towards customizing safety measures in urban areas, like bollards, to meet the needs of individual communities and enhance the overall look and feel of the environment.
3. Multi-functional Bollards - Bollards are being designed with added features, like embedded gardens or lighting, to serve multiple functions and make them more useful for urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - City planners and designers can leverage the trend of 'friendly' and multi-functional bollards to create safer and more appealing urban environments for pedestrians.
2. Roadway Safety - The customization trend in bollards and other safety measures on roadways is creating new opportunities for companies involved in roadway safety, such as traffic management and signage.
3. Sustainable Urban Design - The addition of embedded gardens in bollards and other urban infrastructure represents an opportunity for companies in the sustainable urban design space to promote environmentally friendly solutions in cities.