Bloom-Pin Integrates a Flexible Safety Feature to Prevent Pricked Fingers
Amelia Roblin — December 10, 2012 — Unique
References: behance.net & industrialdesignserved
It would not be anywhere near as easy to prick your finger with these clever Bloom-Pins. Even if a bunch of them are stored within a container, gathering hands would be at little risk of drawing blood since the pointed metal ends are actually tucked away.
Soft silicone bulbs house the tiny spikes and form full enclosures around them. However, as soon as you set one to the surface of a cork board and apply pressure at the top, the thumbtack slides out of its sheath. The rubbery material flattens against the bulletin board as the pin passes into it.
To remove Hong Ying Guo's Bloom-Pin once again, you simply need to squeeze the bud at the sides and the sharp tip will pop back inside.
Soft silicone bulbs house the tiny spikes and form full enclosures around them. However, as soon as you set one to the surface of a cork board and apply pressure at the top, the thumbtack slides out of its sheath. The rubbery material flattens against the bulletin board as the pin passes into it.
To remove Hong Ying Guo's Bloom-Pin once again, you simply need to squeeze the bud at the sides and the sharp tip will pop back inside.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Safety Features - Companies can capitalize on the growing interest in safety measures and develop flexible safety features, such as the retractable rubber tacks, to protect users from harm.
2. Soft Silicone Enclosures - The use of soft silicone enclosures can be applied to other products to make them safer to handle and more user-friendly, such as in the case of Bloom-Pin's retractable rubber tacks.
3. Smart Storage Solutions - As seen in the retractable rubber tacks, storing sharp objects in smart containers with safety features can be a source for innovation in various industries, including office supplies and storage solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies - The office supplies industry can explore safety features in their products, such as retractable rubber tacks like Bloom-Pin offers, to create safer and more user-friendly supplies for workspaces.
2. Craft Supplies - Incorporating safety features into craft supplies can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the DIY and crafting industry.
3. Storage Solutions - Integrating safety features into storage solutions can be a source for innovative designs and products for the storage industry, as seen in the retractable rubber tacks' smart containers.
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