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Solo

DESIGN: Nils Sorger / (In Cooperation with Manufacturer PROTIQ) 

Germany

 

make me! 2024


 

A user-centered, fully personalized bike helmet produced using additive SLS 3D printing and a parametric design approach. Based on a 3D scan and a breathable lattice structure, it offers optimal fit and safety. The app captures preferences like riding style and color. Field Driven Ramps control material flow for a balance of lightness and shock absorption. Made by Protiq from sustainable PA11, derived from castor seeds, it’s a recyclable alternative to foam. This process-oriented project enables personalized helmets that encourage wearing. 

Solo, design: Nils Sorger / (In Cooperation with Manufacturer PROTIQ) / from designer’s archive

Solo, design: Nils Sorger / (In Cooperation with Manufacturer PROTIQ) / from designer’s archive

Solo, design: Nils Sorger / (In Cooperation with Manufacturer PROTIQ) / from designer’s archive

Solo, design: Nils Sorger / (In Cooperation with Manufacturer PROTIQ) / from designer’s archive

Nils Sorger

A German product designer located in Berlin, conceptualized Solo as part of his bachelor project at the University of Applied Sciences Berlin. The manufacturing of the helmet was handled by the collaborating partner, PROTIQ.

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