# Compact Cyclist Mirrors The 'CORKY' Bicycle Rear Mirror Maintains a Minimal Aesthetic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-mirror References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/corky-minimalist-bicycle-rear-mirror-21-02-2017/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/corky-for-safe-and-stylish-bike-riding-design) The 'CORKY' bicycle rear mirror is designed with optimal safety in mind in order to enable cyclists to maintain visibility of their surroundings when taking a ride on their bike. The 'CORKY' works by being affixed onto the end of your handlebars in order to instantly add a way to see what's happening behind you. When the bike isn't in use, the 'CORKY' folds up into a compact unit in order to maintain a clean visual aesthetic. The 'CORKY' bicycle rear mirror features a curved design in order to maximize the amount of visibility that the rider will have when looking in the mirror. The 'CORKY' is the design work of Min-Hyeon Seung and can be turned in a full 360-degrees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Bicycle Mirrors:** The trend towards more compact and minimalist bicycle mirrors presents an opportunity for innovative designers and manufacturers to offer new products that balance form and function. - **360-degree Mirrors:** The trend towards mirrors that offer a wider field of view presents an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create new products that enhance the safety and visibility of cyclists. - **Handlebar-mounted Mirrors:** The trend towards mirrors that are affixed to the handlebars presents an opportunity for innovative designers and manufacturers to offer new products that are easy to install and use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cycling Accessories:** The cycling accessories industry can capitalize on the trend towards compact, 360-degree, and handlebar-mounted mirrors by offering innovative new products that enhance the safety and convenience of cyclists. - **Urban Cycling:** The trend towards more compact and minimalist bicycle mirrors, as well as those that offer a wider field of view, presents an opportunity for the urban cycling industry to offer new and innovative products that meet the specific needs of urban riders. - **Design and Manufacturing:** The trend towards new bicycle mirror designs presents an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create innovative products that balance form and function, while meeting the safety needs of cyclists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Cyclist Safety Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmet-concept.md) - [Bike-Mounted Cyclist Safety Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-camera.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipclip-go-helmet.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Connected Cyclist Information Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-bike-components-corecap.md) - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md) - [Space-Saving Cyclist Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rydesafe-headtube-bike-light.md) - [Discreet Smartphone Bike Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-micro-mount.md) - [Compact License Plate Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/license-plate-mount.md)