# Collapsible Earthquake Helmet Tatamet By Alex Covert | Published 2008-02-09 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-earthquake-helmet-tatamet References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/02/tatamet_foldup.php) & [tatamet](http://tatamet.com/) Football games. Motorcycle rides. Construction sites. These are the activities that Americans think of when they think of helmets. This is what makes the following Japanese product so unique - a [collapsible earthquake helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmets). Tatamet helmets are made to protect people from the very real threat of a massive earthquake. **Implications** - The constant threat of natural disasters offers designers a seemingly endless opportunity for novelty products meant to safeguard the populace. Earthquake shelters, helmets and pop-up tents are just some of the protective innovations this niche has yielded. To cater to this niche, designers must release functional creations with an unusual aesthetic for maximum exposure on the viral Web. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Disaster Protection Products:** Designers can create protective products for people to use in case of natural disasters. - **Collapsible Gear:** Innovations in collapsible gear for easy storage and transport. - **Novelty Protective Products:** Creating functional creations with an unusual aesthetic for maximum exposure. ### Where This Applies - **Safety Equipment:** Creating protective gear specifically for natural disasters. - **Outdoor Gear:** Designing collapsible and easy to transport equipment for outdoor use. - **Product Design:** Making protective gear with a unique look to stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Accordion-Style Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventete-ah1.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Origami-Style Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raba-helmet.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Foldable Air Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1.md) - [Flatpack Cyclist Safety Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmet-concept.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipclip-go-helmet.md) - [Collaboration Sport Use Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malle-x-nexx-atp-helmet.md)