Skydiving Helmet Exploration

Designing skydiving helmets for three different brands, fusing safety with style.

Background

Skydivers depend on safety gear like parachutes and helmets for secure descents

Skydivers epitomize thrill-seekers, drawn to the adrenaline rush of free falling through the skies. Yet, this excitement comes with inherent risks. Skydiving offers little margin for error, making proper safety gear essential. Parachutes, helmets, and harnesses are not just accessories but lifelines that stand between exhilaration and potential disaster. In a sport where danger and excitement are inseparable, high-quality safety equipment ensures that each jump, while pulse-quickening, remains a controlled and secure experience.

Story Board

The routine of a professional skydiver

Product Features

Common features found on the best skydiving helmets

Market Analysis

State of the Art Analysis

Finding the opportunity zone

The User

Solo skydivers - Paramotorists - Wingsuiters

The helmet caters to thrill enthusiasts who have a passion for the skies. Crafted with the aim of enhancing both safety and aesthetics, this headgear is an ideal choice for those seeking to elevate their existing helmet to new levels.

Design Goals

WHERE

Suitable for any drop zone, anywhere. Our helmet is designed to excel in all jump conditions.

WHO

For sky enthusiasts that are addicted to feeling the freedom of flight in their everyday lives.

WHY

To empower skydivers by enhancing their confidence, individuality, and overall satisfaction.

WHAT

A helmet that merges style, safety, and comfort that demolishes the current options in the market.

Choose your brand...

Brand

In the realm of protective headgear, Cascade stands as a top choice. Cascade has earned widespread acclaim for excelling in safety, aesthetics, and personalization. In the extremely physical and fast paced domain of lacrosse, the helmet is the most crucial piece of gear, continuously safeguarding players from a spectrum of potential impacts, each varying in force. Cascade should consider entering the market because they can leverage their reputation for safety and innovation in sports head protection gear to offer a trusted and reliable option for skydivers.

Cascade embodies a sense of trust, reliability, and superior safety for high collision and high speed athletes.

Focus: My aim is to introduce a unique skydiving helmet that exemplifies Cascade’s brand language and superior reputation.

Brand Analysis

  • Angular
  • Face-mask integration
  • Ergonomic
  • Customization
  • Durable/Longevity
  • Focus on ventilation

Sketching

Exploring the evolution of concepts through the sketching process

Ventilation Map

Airflow map diagrams

Ventilation Intake
Ventilation Exhaust

Models

PLA printed models for testing & analysis

Physically having models of the helmets and being able to interact with prototypes was very crucial in furthering the design process. Feeling how the curvature details interacted with the helmet itself prompted me to go deeper in the amount of curves.

Cascade XF1

Introducing the Cascade Mavrik XF1 helmet – Where expertise meets freedom.


Renowned for their unparalleled success in crafting protective headgear, Cascade has long been a trusted name in safety, aesthetics, and personalization, particularly in the demanding world of lacrosse. Drawing on their expertise in padding, helmet ergonomics, and customization, the XF1 is Cascade's bridge into a new high adrenaline market.


Elevate your skydiving adventures with a helmet that speaks Cascade's language of trust, reliability, and superior safety – because when it comes to protecting your passion for adrenaline, Cascade has you covered.

Brand

GoPro blends innovation with the feeling of action and adventure. They proudly support a multitude of extreme events, spanning from the adrenaline-fueled world of snowboarding, surfing, and mountain biking, to numerous others. Their enduring dedication to capturing these exceptional moments stands as the cornerstone of the brand's reputation. GoPro could offer seamless integration of their cameras with a purpose-built helmet, enhancing the overall user experience for skydiving enthusiasts. Additionally, it would reinforce their commitment to capturing adventure in various extreme sports, aligning with their brand identity.

GoPro empowers adventurers to find, capture, and share extraordinary moments with the world.

Focus: My aim is to create a helmet that aligns with GoPro's minimalist style, showcasing innovation and versatile attachment options.

Brand Analysis

  • Simplicity
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Durable
  • Versatile
  • Reliable

Sketching

Exploring the evolution of concepts through the sketching process

Ventilation Map

Airflow map diagrams

Ventilation Intake
Ventilation Exhaust

Models

PLA printed models for testing & analysis

Physically having models of the helmets and being able to interact with prototypes was very crucial in furthering the design process. Feeling how the curvature details interacted with the helmet itself prompted me to go deeper in the amount of curves.

GoPro HERO Adventurer

Introducing the GoPro HERO Adventurer Helmet – Where Innovation Meets Adrenaline.


GoPro proudly champions extreme sports across the globe. Their cameras have become the industry standard for capturing the heart-pounding moments of exciting activities. The HERO Adventurer helmet aims to seamlessly integrate with GoPro cameras, offering skydiving enthusiasts a purpose-built accessory that enhances their filming experience.


Designed with the minimalist style that defines GoPro's identity, this helmet not only embodies innovation but also reinforces the brand's commitment to capturing the thrill of extreme sports.
Introducing the GoPro Adventure Helmet – Where Innovation Meets Adrenaline.


GoPro proudly champions extreme sports across the globe. Their cameras have become the industry standard for capturing the heart-pounding moments of exciting activities. The GoPro SIGHTE Helmet aims to seamlessly integrate with GoPro cameras, offering skydiving enthusiasts a purpose-built accessory that enhances their filming experience.


Designed with the minimalist style that defines GoPro's identity, this helmet not only embodies innovation but also reinforces the brand's commitment to capturing the thrill of extreme sports.

Brand Analysis

  • Youthful
  • Energetic
  • Excitement
  • Lifestyle
  • Communtiy
  • Extreme

Sketching

Exploring the evolution of concepts through the sketching process

Ventilation Map

Airflow map diagrams

Ventilation Intake
Ventilation Exhaust

Models

PLA printed models for testing & analysis

Physically having models of the helmets and being able to interact with prototypes was very crucial in furthering the design process. Feeling how the curvature details interacted with the helmet itself prompted me to go deeper in the amount of curves.

RedBull Flight A

Introducing the Red Bull Flight A – Ignite your passion for adventure

Red Bull is a global heavyweight in energy and lifestyle, has long been synonymous with extreme sports and exhilarating challenges. The brand celebrates the spirit of adventure and adrenaline. The Red Bull Flight-A Helmet provides a way for skydive enthusiasts to fully embody the energetic and daring mindset creating an ideal partnership with Red Bull.

Fusing cutting-edge design with the brand's dynamic ethos, the Red Bull ThrillMaster Helmet is poised to become an iconic accessory for those who seek the ultimate thrill in every jump.


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