Two-Part Helmet Designs

The 'Envoy' helmet concept has been designed by Jonathan Hatch as an easy-to-remove piece of safety equipment for cyclists and adventure seekers alike that will help to increase safety in the event of an accident.

The helmet is characterized by its two-part construction that is accented by a series of pull tabs on the sides that will immediately break the unit into two halves for easy removal. This is intended to provide emergency medical technicians (EMTs) with an easier way to remove the helmet in the event of an emergency without having to run the risk of further damaging the person's head or neck.

The 'Envoy' helmet concept is the Gold Winner of the YD x KeyShot Design Challenge and was explained further by Hatch who said, "My addition to the Envoy helmet concept is to improve safety for the user after an accident occurs. Typically, removing an injured user’s helmet after an accident requires one EMT to stabilize the head and neck and another to cut the chin strap and pull the helmet off. The helmet removal often results in accidental repositioning of the head and neck, potentially causing additional injuries or taking up precious seconds during the rescue.”

Image Credit: Jonathan Hatch