Bike reflectors and lights will prove useless when paired with the Disco Ball Helmet. Inspired by the 70s club staple, this helmet will outshine any other safety cycle accessory. More than that, it does so in a very chic and stylish way. Perfect for the hipster cyclist or the girl who simply likes to make a bold statement wherever she goes, the Disco Ball Helmet is fun, quirky and utterly unique.
Conceived and created by San Francisco-based art director, designer and illustrator Natalie Walsh, the Disco Ball Helmet has been posted on the Instructables website complete with a step-by-step guide to making one's own. Walsh writes, "Why make a disco ball helmet? Because it’s awesome. Nuff said.”
Why This Trend Is Growing
- 70s-inspired Head Protection
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and stylish helmet designs inspired by 70s aesthetics.
- Chic and Stylish Safety Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashionable safety accessories that combine functionality with trendy design.
- DIY Fashion Helmets
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Facilitate the creation of unique and personalized helmets through DIY guides and resources.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sports & Recreation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign and upgrade safety gear for cyclists, skateboarders, and other sports enthusiasts.
- Fashion & Apparel
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate safety elements into fashion accessories, bridging the gap between style and safety.
- Arts & Crafts
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop DIY kits and platforms that allow individuals to customize and create unique artistic safety gear.
