Japan often suffers from earthquakes making designs such as the +MET hard hat an asset to have on-hand just in case. When not in use as a protective helmet, the +MET hat doubles up as stylish plant pot so it can be kept on display in the home and in sight in case of need as its secondary function.
The +MET project provides a way to keep safety equipment easily accessible and in sight for emergency situations. The hat's plastic design has a multitude of functional uses in the home or office, doubling as a lamp shade or a planter. Then, if needed, the helmet can be worn as a hard hat to protect wearers' heads from falling objects in emergency situations such as earthquakes.
What's Driving This Trend
- Multi-functional Safety Gear
- The +MET hat exemplifies the trend of multi-functional safety gear that can serve multiple purposes in different situations.
- Visible Emergency Equipment
- The +MET hat highlights the trend of making emergency equipment visible and easily accessible to improve response times during crises.
- Stylish Disaster Preparedness
- The +MET hat represents the trend of incorporating style and design into disaster preparedness products, making them more appealing and suitable for display in homes or offices.
Who This Affects Most
- Safety Equipment Manufacturing
- The +MET hat opens up opportunities for the safety equipment manufacturing industry to create multi-functional products that can serve various purposes within different environments.
- Home Decor
- The +MET hat introduces a potential disruption to the home decor industry by blending functionality with aesthetics, allowing for the creation of integrated and visually appealing products.
- Emergency Response Services
- The +MET hat presents an opportunity for the emergency response services industry to explore ways to make emergency equipment more visible and accessible, improving response times and overall safety.
