Four Fifths Design

Designer: Caroline Journaux
I don’t blame the woman in this photo for looking so stiff because I wouldn’t know how to react to this kitsch helmet. Made from textile instead of rigid materials, the “TopUp Head Protection” for cyclists and walkers is an exploration of the honeycomb pattern found in protective gear for the head. The brief was to design a gear that was light and compact and could deal with minor bumps and falls. The honeycomb was an obvious choice for its impact resistance and shock absorption qualities.