# Anti-Theft Umbrellas The Uberella Has a Locking Handle to Secure Your Rain Refuge in Public By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft-umbrella References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/02/04/the-right-uberella/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en) Not everybody has been so unlucky to be left high and less-than-dry during a storm, but this anti-theft umbrella would still be a valuable investment for many. I've certainly been left minus-one umbrella on a particularly rainy night, resulting in a very wet walk home from a bar. The solution developed by Wu Da-Chung, Chen Gary and Huang Chun-Chieh was to create a closable loop with the handgrip, and one that can be securely fastened shut. A [cylindrical combination lock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baricade) is integrated, enabling you to hang and clasp your sheltering accessory to banisters, railings, chair backs and table legs. The winner of a 2014 Red Dot Design Award, this anti-theft umbrella protects a fairly inexpensive possession, but the implications of keeping it close mean you'll show up to important appointments looking fresh, crisp and dry when showers are forecasted. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Anti-theft Umbrellas:** The integration of locks and secure fastening mechanisms on umbrellas to prevent theft. - **Secure Accessories:** The development of products with built-in security features to protect personal belongings. - **Smart Personal Items:** The trend of adding smart features to everyday items for enhanced functionality and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear manufacturers to innovate by incorporating anti-theft features in their products. - **Travel and Tourism:** Potential for travel and tourism industry to offer secure accessories to protect valuables while on the go. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to create smart personal items that provide added convenience and security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Umbrella-Affixed Tracker Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-airtag-accessory.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md) - [Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1.md) - [Theft-Thwarting Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-lock.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Anti-Theft Backpack Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopit.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md)