Designs of the future
27th May 2010
On a rainy and blustery day it is not unusual to get soaking wet whilst struggling with a troublesome brolly. One young British designer thinks he has come up with a solution.
The enterprising student from Brunel University has created the unbreakable ‘Brolli’ which he says will stay upright in the stormiest weather.
The gadget opens inside-out and looks like an upside-down umbrella, it opens over the top of peoples heads and the ribs flex with the wind, stopping it from being bent out of shape in a gale.
Another innovative design comes from Natalie King, who has developed a plant pot that tells gardeners if there is something wrong with their flowers.
The final year industrial student has invented a two-part electronic base and pot. The base is illuminated with a green light if all is well and turns red if it is too dry, hot or cold or if it is too light or dark.
The ‘Tulipe’ also vibrates when picked up if it has a red light on.
The 22 year old designer said she was inspired by her grandfather who has an age-related sight condition.
Both the Brolli and Tulipe will be on display with some other 250 designs at the annual Made in Brunel showcase run by graduating Brunel University design and engineering students.
The students hope the showcase will garner interest from manufacturers.
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