# Uplifting Parasols The Wheel and Seal Umbrella is for Fun-Loving Children By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-and-seal-umbrella References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/07/17/happy-when-it-rains-wheel-and-seal-umbrellas/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/10744/yu-ting-cheng-yu-hsun-chung-shaw-chen-chen-wheel-seal-umbrella.html) Rain puts most people in a miserable mood, but there’s something about kids and their love for running in the rain and jumping in puddles that we could all learn a few things from. Yu-Ting Cheng, Yu-Hsun Chung and Shaw-Chen Chen, a group of Taiwanese designers, have captured that carefree mentality and created the [Wheel and Seal umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella). These [parasols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapmi-center) feature spongy wheels that will leave a trace of smiley faces for passersby to enjoy. That’s enough to make you love the rain! Photo Credits: [inhabitots](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/wheel-and-seal-umbrellaclass=FourteenG), [designboom](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/wheel-and-seal-umbrella/2class=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playful Umbrellas:** Designing children's rain gear that brings joy and playfulness during rainy days. - **Sustainable Fun:** Developing eco-friendly children's products that promote environmental awareness and playfulness. - **Interactive Rain Gear:** Creating technologically-advanced rain gear that engages children through interactive features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Apparel:** Designing rain gear and apparel products that cater to children's needs for play and comfort. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Producing sustainable eco-friendly products that promote environmental wellness. - **Technology and Toys:** Developing interactive and innovative toys and gadgets that integrate technology into children's play experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rainproof Wheelchair Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Disappearing Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coilo.md) - [Charity-Benefiting Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-puppies-golf.md)