MAMORU
Project Design Brief: An inflatable soft shell used to protect people and city facilities during extreme weathers
Storytelling | Concept Generation | Problem Analysis | Scene Building
Duration_14Weeks
Time_September 2023
Software_Solidworks, Blender, Twinmotion, Procreate ,Gravity Sketch
TROPICAL CYCLONES IS
Hurricane
Typhoon
Cyclones
Most occurred natural disaster worldwide 2022
Ranked
#
2
115
In 2023, 115 systems formed worldwide, spanning North Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Western Pacific, and Indian Oceans, as well as the Southern Hemisphere basins.
90
90 of them being named meaning the system has sustained winds of at least 39 mph (63 km/h).
IT CAUSES
Roadblocks
Injuries
Rebuilds
Property Damages
Transportation Discontinued
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
When a typhoon hits the city, there are insufficient protective resources on the streets to shield people from injuries, and inadequate resources to prevent public facilities to be blown away and causing damages.
DESIGN OPPORTUNITY
How might we design reusable and accessible tools that empower civilians to protect themselves before and during the storm by providing protections to the city properties?
DESIGN CRITERIA
REUSABLE
Multiple use time
ACCESSIBLE
Quick assembly
& affordable price
PROTECTIVE
To the people & the object
守る
Mamoru
Inflatable soft shells use to protect people and city facilities during extreme weathers
Mamoru tree
To minimize the likelihood of trees toppling over
Mamoru life
Provides temporary refuge for individuals on the streets
STRUCTURE
an opening on the top allowing waters to come in
LIFE has a sealed roof and larger inner space
Tree has bigger surrounding areas to secure the ground
inflatable
air goes in between the wall and build up the overall structure
water weight increases as typhoon hits harder
secure it on the floor using water from tubs then use rain from typhoon
guard in day & light up at night
TRANSLUCENT soft pvc
Versatility
Chemical Resistance
Low Cost
Durability
zip open
zipping mechanism to open & close the structure
led light strips
Energy Efficiency
Long Lifespan
Mamoru
A protective inflatable shell designed to safeguard individuals and urban infrastructure against severe weather conditions
