# LED-Lit Head Protectors The Torch Helmet by Nathan Wills Lights Up at Every Angle By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-helmet References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/05/led-bike-helmet.html) & [jamesdysonaward.org](http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/Projects/Project.aspx?ID=3182&RegionId=1&Winindex=0) As a cyclist, [visibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman) is one of the most important concerns, especially for urban riders; the [Torch Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta9thc-beverages) ensures that they are visible from every angle. It achieves this by incorporating a total of 20 LED lights that almost wrap around the entire circumference of the helmet. The Torch Helmet's lights are large enough that they peak on either side for a more tasteful design. Created by Nathan Wills, a student from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, the Torch Helmet is in the running for a James Dyson Award. An avid bicycle commuter himself, he was inspired to design the Torch Helmet for safety reasons. He decided to work with a classic shape so as to appeal to [urban cyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Led-lit Headgear:** Opportunity for innovative lighting systems to be integrated in helmets for safety purposes. - **Urban Cycling Accessories:** Rise of demand for cyclist-specific products that cater to safety and style preferences for urban environments. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Growing trend of environmentally-conscious individuals choosing cycling over cars leading to opportunities for more sustainable urban cycling gear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment:** Potential partnerships with sports equipment companies to develop the next generation of safety gear for cyclists. - **Fashion:** Integration of safety lighting systems into fashion brands that cater to urban cyclists for both safety and style purposes. - **Sustainability:** Opportunities for sustainable materials to be used for urban cycling products such as helmets, bikes, and accessories. ## 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) - [Award-Winning High-Performance Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-bike-light.md) - [Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-helmet.md) - [Foldable Light-Integrated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fend-super-bike-helmet.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) - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md)