RCA Students Designed This Wearable Tent to Help Syrian Refugees
Mary Van Puymbroeck — July 11, 2017 — Social Good
References: kickstarter & dezeen
Students at the Royal College of Art have designed the prototype for a wearable refugee tent that works triple duty as a tent, jacket and sleeping bag.
In response to the Syrian refugee crisis that has displaced thousands of people, students competed in a one week long 'hackathon' to brainstorm and produce cost effective solutions for the victims of the refugee crisis. The 'Wearable Habitation' is made out of a paper-like synthetic material called 'Tyvek' and insulated with 'Mylar.' The coat looks like a high fashion garment when worn as a coat and includes large pockets to carry essentials.
The students have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project. They hope for the design to go into further product development and production in 2018.
In response to the Syrian refugee crisis that has displaced thousands of people, students competed in a one week long 'hackathon' to brainstorm and produce cost effective solutions for the victims of the refugee crisis. The 'Wearable Habitation' is made out of a paper-like synthetic material called 'Tyvek' and insulated with 'Mylar.' The coat looks like a high fashion garment when worn as a coat and includes large pockets to carry essentials.
The students have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project. They hope for the design to go into further product development and production in 2018.
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