# Illuminating Safety Helmet Lights The 'Smart Helmet' Illuminates Frontwards and Backwards By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/13/head-lamp-on-your-head/) It's important to ensure optimal visibility when riding a bike (especially at night), so the 'Smart Helmet' is designed with a [helmet light and safety features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sena-phantom) to boot. Incorporating a light on the front and the rear, the 'Smart Helmet' is capable of offering illumination both frontwards and backwards in order to aim riders in illuminating their route and ensuring other vehicles can see them on the road. The 'Smart Helmet' is the design work of Sherif Magdy abdel-aziz Elbeialy and also acts as a great solution for keeping the rider safe when it comes to their physical protection. The 'Smart Helmet' ensures an [aerodynamic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet) that will cut down on wind resistance and make wearing the helmet seem less intrusive than other designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Helmet Lighting:** Opportunity for integrating lighting features into safety helmets for enhanced visibility during nighttime activities. - **Dual Illumination:** Opportunity to incorporate front and rear lights in helmets for better visibility in both directions. - **Aerodynamic Design:** Opportunity to design helmets with aerodynamic features to reduce wind resistance and improve comfort for the wearer. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Industry:** Potential for bicycle companies to integrate helmet lighting technology into their product offerings for increased safety and visibility. - **Safety Equipment Industry:** Disruptive innovation potential in the safety equipment industry by incorporating dual illumination functionality into helmets to improve visibility for workers in low-light environments. - **Sports Equipment Industry:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to create aerodynamic helmets with built-in lights for athletes engaged in outdoor activities during low-light conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [Connected Cyclist Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-1-faro-smart-helmet.md) - [AI-Powered Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet.md) - [Foldable Light-Integrated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fend-super-bike-helmet.md) - [Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-helmet.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Camera-Equipped Smart Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-x-im-back-virtusx1.md)