# Sci-Fi Head Protectors Jenn Hall's R2D2 Helmet Shows Her Inner Geek By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-helmet References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/21/r2d2-helmet/) & [phillyrawrblog.blogspot](http://phillyrawrblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/making-r2d2-helmet.html) If we have to [wear helmets when riding bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel) for safety reasons, we might as well not sacrifice style in the meantime; enter the R2D2 Helmet. While some may not consider this a very fashionable choice, it does stay true to some people's style. Nowadays, a person doesn't have to be a hard-core sci-fi fan in order to don something like the R2D2 Helmet. [Pop culture classics like Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) are appreciated by many. Of course, you may have to be a hard-core sci-fi fan to make a R2D2 Helmet on your own. Created by Jenn Hall, a pastry artist based in Philadelphia, the R2D2 Helmet used a generous amount of [silver and blue spray paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2). The end result was nevertheless completely worth it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Safety Gear:** The trend of incorporating style into safety gear presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and safety industries. - **Pop Culture Fashion:** The increasing popularity of incorporating pop culture references into fashion opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and entertainment industries. - **Personalized Accessories:** The trend of customizing accessories, like the R2D2 Helmet, showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the personalization and customization industries. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of fashionable safety gear and further explore disruptive innovation opportunities in this space. - **Safety:** The safety industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating style into safety gear and explore disruptive innovation to enhance the appeal and effectiveness of safety equipment. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of pop culture fashion and embrace disruptive innovation to create unique collaborations and merchandise that resonate with fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Replica Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clone-trooper-phase-ii.md) - [Road-Ready Disco Ball Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco2disco-disco-ball-helmet.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Customized 3D-Printed Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kav-bike-helmets.md) - [Stylish Safety Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-helmet-reflective-star-decals.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Interchangeable Component Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-helmet.md) - [Comic-Inspired LEGO Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lord-lego-helmet.md)