# Squirt Gun Parasols Alex Woolley Designs an Umbrella that Encourages Playing in the Rain By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-woolley References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/08/12/concept-umbrella-funnels-water-down-into-a-squirt-gun-in-the-handle/) & [alexwoolleydesign](http://www.alexwoolleydesign.com/) Most people have seen [umbrellas that are designed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead) in the shape of different types of weapons, and Alex Woolley continues that design style, but with a twist. It's normally the handle of the umbrella that's designed in the form of a rifle or even a samurai sword; Alex Woolley has done the same thing with a handgun, but in a functional fashion. Don't worry, this little revolver doesn't actually fire bullets; instead, it's [a water gun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nube). The top is actually funneled so that it catches rain and forces it into the squirt gun. The way I see it, carrying this umbrella around during a thunderstorm will give you a never-ending supply of ammo. Unfortunately, Alex Woolley's umbrella is only a concept. Hopefully it will come into fruition, because I'd buy this in a second. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water Gun Umbrellas:** Designing umbrellas with water guns built into them to add a fun element to an otherwise boring rain protection device. - **Functional Weapon Design:** Incorporating a functional element to everyday use items such as umbrellas, to make them not just aesthetically pleasing but functional as well. - **Multipurpose Rain Protection:** Innovating rain protection devices to do more than just keeping one dry during the rain but also allow users to have fun while doing so by adding water guns. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Designing and incorporating various functionalities into everyday gear for outdoor activities such camping, hiking, and more. - **Toys and Games:** Integrating new and unique features into classic toys and games to add more play value, such as water gun umbrellas. - **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating fun elements into fashion items, such as umbrellas, to add more interactivity and playfulness to everyday items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Power-Free Water Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spyralx.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md)