project.
project.
project.
2026
2026
2026
product design
product design
product design
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overview
overview
overview
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about
about
arc is a smart cycling helmet that makes riders more visible in the city. an integrated rear light shines through a smoked shell, brightening automatically when you brake and pulsing to signal turns.
the ventilated shell was shaped through airflow studies to stay cool on long rides, while the light module is sealed into the structure so it can’t snap off or be forgotten.
a single charge lasts a week of commuting, and the helmet pairs with your phone to share rides and alert contacts after a hard impact.
arc is a smart cycling helmet that makes riders more visible in the city. an integrated rear light shines through a smoked shell, brightening automatically when you brake and pulsing to signal turns.
the ventilated shell was shaped through airflow studies to stay cool on long rides, while the light module is sealed into the structure so it can’t snap off or be forgotten.
a single charge lasts a week of commuting, and the helmet pairs with your phone to share rides and alert contacts after a hard impact.
arc is a smart cycling helmet that makes riders more visible in the city. an integrated rear light shines through a smoked shell, brightening automatically when you brake and pulsing to signal turns.
the ventilated shell was shaped through airflow studies to stay cool on long rides, while the light module is sealed into the structure so it can’t snap off or be forgotten.
a single charge lasts a week of commuting, and the helmet pairs with your phone to share rides and alert contacts after a hard impact.
responsibility
responsibility
responsibility
industrial design, safety and fit, lighting design, cmf, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
industrial design, safety and fit, lighting design, cmf, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
industrial design, safety and fit, lighting design, cmf, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
duration
duration
duration
16 weeks (research, fit and safety testing, lighting and prototyping)
16 weeks (research, fit and safety testing, lighting and prototyping)
16 weeks (research, fit and safety testing, lighting and prototyping)
team
team
team
problem
problem
problem
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details
details
details
urban cyclists rely on clip-on lights that get stolen, lost or left uncharged, and are hard to see from the side. the challenge was to build visibility into the helmet itself without adding bulk or blocking ventilation.
urban cyclists rely on clip-on lights that get stolen, lost or left uncharged, and are hard to see from the side. the challenge was to build visibility into the helmet itself without adding bulk or blocking ventilation.
urban cyclists rely on clip-on lights that get stolen, lost or left uncharged, and are hard to see from the side. the challenge was to build visibility into the helmet itself without adding bulk or blocking ventilation.
research
research
research
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target audience
target audience
target audience
urban commuters and everyday cyclists who ride in traffic, often at dawn or after dark.
urban commuters and everyday cyclists who ride in traffic, often at dawn or after dark.
urban commuters and everyday cyclists who ride in traffic, often at dawn or after dark.
pain points
pain points
pain points
01 poor visibility :
small clip-on lights are easy to miss, especially from the side.
02 forgotten accessories :
separate lights get lost, stolen or left without charge.
03 heavy and hot :
many smart helmets add weight and block airflow on long rides.
01 poor visibility :
small clip-on lights are easy to miss, especially from the side.
02 forgotten accessories :
separate lights get lost, stolen or left without charge.
03 heavy and hot :
many smart helmets add weight and block airflow on long rides.
01 poor visibility :
small clip-on lights are easy to miss, especially from the side.
02 forgotten accessories :
separate lights get lost, stolen or left without charge.
03 heavy and hot :
many smart helmets add weight and block airflow on long rides.
cmf & finish
cmf & finish
cmf & finish
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final design
final design
final design
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