# Buoy Backpacks Warn from Andreu Capdevila is Designed to Make Snorkeling Safer By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warn-from-andreu-capdevila References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Warn/737841) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/andreu/frame) Snorkeling is about to become a lot safer thanks to Warn from Andreu Capdevila. Warn is a buoy designed to be used by snorkelers to mark their position to boaters. Warn also expands the range of snorkelers by providing them a practical [flotation device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet). I always considered snorkeling the ugly sister of scuba diving, but Warn from Andreu Capdevila has changed my mind. Check it out here and be sure to keep clicking below to see more innovative and inventive scuba diving and [snorkeling equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diverplus). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Safer Snorkeling:** Opportunity to disrupt the personal flotation device and water sports industries by designing smarter ways to promote safety in water. - **Innovative Buoy Design:** Opportunity to disrupt the buoy and signaling device industry by designing a more practical, effective and efficient buoy. - **Expanding Range of Snorkelers:** Opportunity to disrupt the water sports industry and tourism industry by designing tools and products that facilitate and encourage snorkeling for a broader audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Flotation Device Industry:** Opportunity to disrupt the market by designing smarter and more effective ways to promote safety in water. - **Water Sports Industry:** Opportunity to introduce new technologies and products that expand the opportunities and experiences for water sports enthusiasts. - **Tourism Industry:** Opportunity to disrupt and bring innovation to tourism industry by designing products that promote snorkeling more efficiently and safely. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Hydrodynamic Weighted Diver Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrospine-freediving-weight.md) - [Under-Arm Rescue Floatation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua80-evolution-vest.md) - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Submarine-Inspired Diving Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periscope-mask.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Backpack-Style Scuba Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smaco-s700max.md)