# Bumperella Non Lethal Umbrella By Eva Rubenov | Published 2006-06-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumperella-non-lethal-umbrella References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/5842/) & [rksdesign](http://www.rksdesign.com/index.php?page=ga/gallery9) Stop poking out other people's eyes! That's the goal of the [innovative Bumperella concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella) 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 situations where [umbrellas are everywhere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella) and people are running into one another, we thought there has to be a better way. And, what if you could run into another umbrella without anyone getting poked, just bumped?" - RKS Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-lethal Umbrellas:** Opportunity to design and manufacture non-lethal umbrellas that prioritize safety in crowded areas. - **User-driven Design:** Opportunity to develop user-driven designs for everyday products such as umbrellas to improve overall user experience. - **Safety and Harm Reduction:** Opportunity to invest in products that prioritize safety and harm reduction in consumer goods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Design Industry:** Opportunity for design firms to develop innovative products that prioritize safety and user experience. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** Opportunity for consumer goods companies to invest in the development of products that prioritize safety and harm reduction. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** Opportunity to develop non-lethal sport and outdoor equipment that prioritizes safety for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Character-Like Roadway Bollards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-bollard.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1.md) - [Umbrella-Affixed Tracker Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-airtag-accessory.md) - [Umbrella Standpoint Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint.md)