# 70s-Inspired Head Protectors The Disco Ball Helmet by Natalie Walsh is Fit for Studio 54 By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-helmet References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/04/disco-ball-bike-helmet.html) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Disco-Ball-Helmet/) [Bike reflectors and lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet) will prove useless when paired with the Disco Ball Helmet. Inspired by the [70s club staple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada), this helmet will outshine any other safety cycle accessory. More than that, it does so in a very chic and stylish way. Perfect for the hipster cyclist or the girl who simply likes to make a bold statement wherever she goes, the Disco Ball Helmet is fun, quirky and utterly unique. Conceived and created by San Francisco-based art director, designer and illustrator Natalie Walsh, the Disco Ball Helmet has been posted on the Instructables website complete with a step-by-step guide to making one's own. Walsh writes, "Why make a disco ball helmet? Because it’s awesome. Nuff said.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 57% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **70s-inspired Head Protection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and stylish helmet designs inspired by 70s aesthetics. - **Chic and Stylish Safety Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashionable safety accessories that combine functionality with trendy design. - **DIY Fashion Helmets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Facilitate the creation of unique and personalized helmets through DIY guides and resources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports & Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign and upgrade safety gear for cyclists, skateboarders, and other sports enthusiasts. - **Fashion & Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate safety elements into fashion accessories, bridging the gap between style and safety. - **Arts & Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop DIY kits and platforms that allow individuals to customize and create unique artistic safety gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Safety Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-helmet-reflective-star-decals.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Disco Light-Replicating Illuminaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [360° Reflective Pedelec Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-helmet-pedelec.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md)