There are several problems with the flame dousers that are installed in most buildings, and this Dyson Fire Extinguisher concept attempts to address many of them. Jonathan Bigot looked primarily at operation and aesthetics in order to modernize the lifesaving piece of equipment.
Most importantly, this house fire smotherer has been designed so that it can be managed with a single hand. This makes it possible for those with some physical disabilities to use it. A bright red handle is highly visible and easily graspable, with a pin and a trigger that you can control with little effort.
The grip takes a triangular form, emulating the universal emergency and danger symbol. It's light enough to hold and incorporates refillable cartridges for all types of fires.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Single-handed Fire Extinguishers
- Opportunity to create new designs for fire extinguishers that can be easily used with a single hand, improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Refillable Fire Extinguishers
- Opportunity to develop new refillable cartridges technology that can handle all types of fires, improving the sustainability of the firefighting industry.
- Aesthetic Fire Extinguishers
- Opportunity to incorporate more pleasing and modern design elements into fire extinguishers, improving the visibility and accessibility of the equipment in emergencies.
Where This Applies
- Firefighting Equipment Manufacturing
- Innovations in fire extinguishers could have enormous implications for firefighting equipment manufacturing, resulting in new product lines and revenue streams.
- Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response Services
- New designs for fire extinguishers that are easily accessible and sustainable could enhance emergency response services and disaster preparedness, reducing loss of life and property in emergency situations.
- Design & Engineering
- Creating aesthetically pleasing and efficient fire extinguishers requires advances in design and engineering, creating new opportunities and challenges for professionals in these fields.
