# Disaster Getaway Doors The X-Gate Helps Users Get Out of a Tough Jam By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-06-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xgate References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/05/28/in-case-of-emergency-–-break-door/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXQLLGPjemI) The X-gate door is going to help people out in a particularly difficult situation. There are a lot of things that can and will go wrong in an [earthquake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readystash-ai) -- one of those things is entrapment. Being caught inside a [destroyed building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-1) can be very similar to being caught under snow in an avalanche -- there isn't much you can do. If you're caught underneath or by a door it would be perfect for that door to be the X-gate. The door is easily shatter-able so if caught underneath it, the entrapped individual can use that door to get out. You won't necessarily be able to get out of the rubble with the X-Door, but it can free up space and help with [rescue ops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Disaster Escape Doors:** The development of more durable and easily shatter-able doors that allow entrapped individuals to escape presents an opportunity for innovation and growth in the disaster preparedness industry. - **Earthquake Resistant Architecture:** The need for buildings and structures that can better withstand earthquakes creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in building materials and construction methods. - **Emergency Response Equipment:** The X-gate door demonstrates a demand for emergency response equipment that can aid in disaster relief efforts, presenting opportunities for innovation in this industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from opportunities to innovate and provide earthquake-resistant building solutions. - **Disaster Preparedness:** Companies in the disaster preparedness industry can leverage the need for escape doors and emergency response equipment to create new products and services. - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate earthquake-resistant building design elements to enhance building safety, creating opportunities for innovation and growth in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Vehicle Escape Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-car-emergency-tool.md) - [Weather-Withstanding Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherwithstanding-door-system.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md) - [Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003.md) - [All-in-One Doorway Gym Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doorway-gym.md) - [Personalized Emergency Response Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-emergency-response-app.md) - [Date Rescue Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-date-escape.md) - [Heavy-Duty Pet Entryways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pet-door-3.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md)