These Unique Umbrellas Ensure Users Stay Dry
Vasiliki Marapas — April 25, 2015 — Art & Design
The reverse engineering of these unique umbrellas allows them to stay completely drip-free. Developed by Jenan Kazim of KAZ Designs, the KAZbrella has a frame that turns the wet canopy inside-out before closing.
Tired of the wet floors caused by dripping umbrellas, as well as the difficulty entering and exiting confined spaces while holding one, Kazim set out to design a solution. He explains, "This faulty umbrella design has been with us for 3,000 years, and I think we can do better."
The brilliance of the KAZbrella lies in the fact that it looks and operates like a regular umbrella when open, but the string and pulley mechanism within allows it to close in an efficient way to trap excess water.
Tired of the wet floors caused by dripping umbrellas, as well as the difficulty entering and exiting confined spaces while holding one, Kazim set out to design a solution. He explains, "This faulty umbrella design has been with us for 3,000 years, and I think we can do better."
The brilliance of the KAZbrella lies in the fact that it looks and operates like a regular umbrella when open, but the string and pulley mechanism within allows it to close in an efficient way to trap excess water.
Trend Themes
1. Drip-free Umbrellas - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a fully automated umbrella that uses motion sensors to detect raindrops and instantly retracts the canopy to prevent any dripping.
2. Reverse Engineering - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply reverse engineering principles to traditional products in order to identify and solve long-standing design flaws, as demonstrated by the KAZbrella.
3. Efficient Closure Mechanism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new closing mechanism for umbrellas that traps excess water, preventing floors and individuals from getting wet when entering or exiting confined spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Umbrella Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative materials and design concepts into umbrella manufacturing to create more functional and user-friendly products.
2. Outdoor Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of innovative outdoor accessories that solve common usability and functionality issues, such as drip-free umbrellas.
3. Apparel and Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create stylish and functional rain gear that incorporates drip-free umbrella technology.
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