# Fashion that Gives Directions II Michael Chen's Reactiv By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-that-gives-directions-ii-michael-chens-reactiv References: [pocket-lint](http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/13904/14928/reactiv-jackets-wins-dyson-award.phtml) London design student Michael Chen came up with a concept for a [jacket for bicycle riders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragment-1) he calls the *Reactiv*. This jacket uses a accelerometer to track movement. The high-tech garment has LEDs (light emitting diodes) on the sleeves that change colors depending on the cyclist's actions--such as green for acceleration, red for braking, and [flashing amber for turns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet). Chin's concept won the James Dyson Award which is a registered charity whose aim is to, "Inspire and excite" young people about design engineering,"' says pocketlint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Wearables for Cycling:** Opportunity for the development of smart wearable tech that integrates with cycling to improve safety. - **Multi-functional Clothing Apparel:** Designing clothing apparel that serves multiple functions, such as safety, comfort, and style. - **Data-driven Clothing Design:** Incorporating data tracking elements to clothing design to enhance functionality is an opportunity for innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Apparel:** Innovative Sports Apparel integrating new technologies for functional purposes. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunities to develop new wearable technology that combines functionality and fashion. - **Smart Textiles:** Incorporating smart textiles into clothing designs to improve functionality and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md) - [Adaptive Inflatable Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-milano-jacket.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Adaptive Cyclist Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-view-cycling-glasses.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Heat-Navigating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati.md)