# Light Up White Canes Sign by Shruti Nivas Glows Green or Red Depending on Actions By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sign-by-shruti-nivas References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/04/07/Light-Up-Cane-for-the-Blind-Communicates-with-Passersby/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/Sign/15593433) Sign by Shruti Nivas, an industrial designer based in Pune, India, is an updated version of the classic white cane used by the visually impaired. It essentially acts like a mobile traffic light. When the user is about to perform a potentially dangerous action (such as crossing the street), the walking stick illuminates with a bright red light to signal other pedestrians and drivers to stop (or at the very least be cautious) when around him or her. It shines with a green light when the user the user requires a helping hand. Although not exactly hi-tech, Sign by Shruti Nivas is modernized to get people's attention in an intuitive way. The lights are triggered by two buttons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Smart Assistive Technology:** Sign by Shruti Nivas demonstrates the potential for smart assistive technology to improve the lives of visually impaired individuals. - **Intuitive Safety Signaling:** The use of intuitive signaling, such as the illuminated red and green lights on Sign by Shruti Nivas, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in safety communication. - **Enhanced Accessibility Solutions:** The updated version of the white cane with illuminating lights on Sign by Shruti Nivas highlights the need for enhanced accessibility solutions in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry can explore the development of smart devices that enhance the safety and accessibility of visually impaired individuals. - **Safety Communication:** The safety communication industry can embrace intuitive signaling methods, such as illuminated lights, to improve safety awareness and prevent accidents. - **Accessibility Solutions:** The accessibility solutions industry can innovate by creating updated versions of traditional aids, like the white cane, with integrated technology for enhanced functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go-smart-came.md) - [Connected Sensor-Packed Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-smart-cane.md) - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md) - [Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-cane.md) - [AI-Powered Mobility Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navicane.md) - [Empowering Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-sticks.md) - [Intelligent Accessible Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamptok-light.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cane-2.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md)