# Freestanding Walking Sticks The Tricane by Ryan Kirkpatrick Will Never Fall to the Ground By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricane-by-ryan-kirkpatrick References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/04/08/a-cane-that-helps-itself-stay-up-too/) & [onelittleking](http://www.onelittleking.com/tricane.html) [Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cane-2) are meant to help the elderly and disabled get around easier, but when not in use they are often prone to falling over, which is a nuisance to those with [limited mobility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility); enter the Tricane by Ryan Kirkpatrick, an industrial designer based in Sydney, Australia. It has a clever and convenient function that allows it to stand on its own when it is not needed. The Tricane by Ryan Kirkpatrick achieves this freestanding capability through the use of a [tripod attachment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-1) that is manually triggered to open. Made out of anodized aluminium, this function doesn't take away from its overall lightweight, compact and good-looking design, which happens to resemble a classic cane. Although there is no word on whether it will be produced, such a good concept shouldn't go to waste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Freestanding Mobility Devices:** Opportunity for designers and engineers to create mobility assistance devices with freestanding capabilities to improve convenience for elderly and disabled individuals. - **Innovative Attachments:** Development of industrial attachments for mobility devices could help create convenient features for elderly and disabled individuals. - **Lightweight Industrial Design:** Advancements in materials used for mobility devices could result in lighter and more aesthetically pleasing designs without sacrificing functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from innovative mobility devices that improve the quality of life for elderly and disabled individuals. - **Assistive Technology:** The market for assistive technology could expand with the introduction of freestanding mobility devices that assist with daily living activities. - **Industrial Design:** Industrial designers have the opportunity to create more aesthetically pleasing mobility devices that incorporate innovative features for convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-cane.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-cane.md) - [Connected Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go.md) - [Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstride.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md) - [Stylish Lifestyle Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker.md) - [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)