Top 8 Innovative Umbrellas - Run Faster, Watch Movies or Look Hot (GALLERY)

Ricky Bobby would be proud to sport this aerodynamic umrella from Senz.  However, I started to feel a little perplexed when I read on the company’s website that they claim to have introduced, “the first game-changing innovation in umbrella design.” Accordingly, I wanted to showcase the most popular umbrellas featured on Trend Hunter… I think the Senz umbrella is hot, but my innovative umbrella ranking probably looks like the following list.

Top 8 Innovative Umbrellas

8. Light Saber Umbrella - LED and Rain Protector Together at Last

The light saber umberlla is trendy waterproof rain gear mixed with illuminating LED flashlight in multi-colored handle.  You’ll be invincible in the rain walking as a Jedi. [More]

7. Senz Aerodynamic Umbrella

A team of young designers thought of a way to improve the long standing design of the umbrella. According to tests at the Delft University of Technology, this umbrella proved to be wind resistant up to wind force 10. A combination of aerodynamics and a patented construction make this umbrella rain a… [More]

6. The Smart Umbrella - Flashes on Days it Will Rain (So You Don’t Forget)

How many times have you left home and only realized you’d forgotten your umbrella just as it started to pour rain? Well, help is on the way with the development of the Ambient Forecasting Umbrella that will remind you to take it with you on days you’re going to need it. Flashing light pulses in the … [More]

5. The Lexxus Car Umbrella

Do you come from a rainy area? does it rain immediately after you’ve washed your car. well look no further. the new lexxus will shoot out an umbrella when it starts raining. using special mechnism, the lexxus has been designed to detect rain and normal water. the umbrella will shot up when the car i… [More]

4. Music in the Rain - DAP Umbrella

The DAP umbrella is an umbrella with embeded speakers so you can listen to your music in the rain. The only problem with listening to portable music is the fact I am completely oblivious to the rest of the world - and as a sociable lil Pocket, I like to share and interact with others. I don’t think… [More]

3. Bumperella - Non Lethal Umbrella

Stop poking out other people’s eyes!  That’s the goal of the innovative Bumperella concept from RKS Design.  Interesting, but I would rather make sure OTHER people have a Bumperella… “The concept for the Bumpbrella is driven completely from the users needs and perspectives. Having all been in sit… [More]

2. My Day Electronic Paper Umbrella

Designed by Hsiao Yong-li, the My Day Electronic Paper Umbrella allows you to select which image you want to project / display on the surface.  Use one of the six themes provided or download different images from the internet.  This is definately an innovative use of e-paper technology! [More]

1. Umbrella Photo Browser

The Pileus System is an umbrella with a projector and a little wireless computer so you can browse through photos on Flickr, videos on YouTube, etc. “The Pileus System is a mobile tangible browser to make rainy days fun. The system is constructed by the Pileus Umbrella and the Pileus WebService. Us… [More]