# Emergency Illuminator Subway Handles The 'Subway Escape Lighting Armrest' Enhances Safety By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-escape-lighting-armrest References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/07/27/a-helping-handle-for-subways/) The conceptual '[Subway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/middle-seat) Escape Lighting Armrest' is a clever piece of equipment that could be implemented into subway cars to enhance a rider's sense of safety and security when going about their daily commute. Designed by the ZJ-DDG Studio, the armrest works by being triggered in the event of an emergency or by a passenger to offer [an illuminator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onurhan-demir). This could come in hand for finding ones way through a train in the event of a power outage or making it out of the tunnel in the event that an evacuation is required. The conceptual 'Subway Escape Lighting Armrest' can also be used as a [window escape tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight) to easily break through glass in case passengers need to quickly escape the vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 10% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Subway Safety Enhancements:** Opportunity for innovative technology and design to improve safety and security for subway riders. - **Emergency Illumination Solutions:** Potential for disruptive lighting technologies to be integrated into public transportation systems for emergency situations. - **Multi-purpose Design in Transportation:** Advancements in design that combine functionality and safety features can revolutionize transportation infrastructure. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Opportunity for companies in the transportation industry to incorporate innovative safety features in their products and services. - **Lighting:** Lighting industry can explore new markets and opportunities by developing specialized lighting solutions for emergency situations. - **Product Design:** Product design professionals can create multi-functional solutions that address safety concerns in various industries, including transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emergency Evacuation Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-strix.md) - [Functionally Fashionable Escape Hammers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-car-window-breaker.md) - [Accessible Train Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteus-rail-interior-system.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-seat.md) - [Intelligent Accessible Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamptok-light.md) - [Whimsical Item-Holding Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightray.md)