It’s a problem often encountered – two people walking down the street, carrying umbrellas. In the limited space of the sidewalk, how do you pass each other without clashing or getting wet?
JooYoun Paek has devised a brilliantly simple solution to this issue. With the pull of a cord attached to the handle, her Polite Umbrella shrinks and morphs its shape to reduce occupied space, and help users maneuver around others and protect themselves from wind.
[ignant via Design You Trust]
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I love this idea! I have a bubbly umbrella that’s translucent. Helps as well.
May 28th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
As a New Yorker who’s almost lost an eye once or twice to a wayward umbrella I say Amen!
May 28th, 2009 at 3:14 pm