26 January 2015

A Functional Bicycle Lock That Doubles As Elegant Visibility Gear For Cyclists

[Click here to view the video in this article]







Japanese advertising agency TBWA\HAKUHODO has created an elegant solution to the problem of cyclist visibility in low lighting conditions, or in the nighttime.



Their solution was ‘City Firefly’, a contraption that serves two functions. When your bicycle is parked and locked, it is a simple bicycle chain lock, but once you are ready to ride, strap the chain over your body and it serves as a wearable safety gear.



Road safety affects motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. By making safety gear more visually appealing, it also serves its purpose to give road users a greater awareness of cyclists’ presence.



City Firefly is a brilliant solution that brings aesthetic together with function. It has been awarded ‘Best Of The Best’ in the Red Dot Design Award 2014.



Watch its case film below:



City Firefly - Wearable bicycle chain lock concept (Red Dot Award: Best of the best) from TBWA\HAKUHODO\QUANTUM on Vimeo.


















[via Red Dot]