R'amulet
A set of wearable accessories for female runners to promote safety while running outdoors.
2021 Fall - problem solving, design strategy, appearance design, lifestyle accessory
This is a design concept branded for Benchmade U.S.A. and collaborates with Nike+ Run Club. It is a set of wearable accessories for running, including a self-defense lighting bracelet, an immediate help necklace, and two dangers detection hair clips.
Introduction
To go to run outdoor can be hard for women, especially at night or alone. More than half of women runners says harassment happens to them in midrun and one third of women runners have been followed by a person in a vehicle, on a bicycle, or on foot, according to the Runner’s World.
@The Runner’s World
My Solution
It is not possible to achieve 100% safety during a run, but after research and interviews, I developed some solutions to this issue. I created a 3 steps system and R’amulet is designed to provide these 3 steps to the user easily and quickly while running.
How R’amulet Works
R’amulate has three parts in the charging case, two hair clips, a necklace, and a bracelet. The runner is supposed to wear them while running.
Emergency Necklace
Ensures the user can receive immediate help
Self-defense bracelet
Being invincible with strong flashlight above 500 lumen
Alerting hair clip
Alerts the users to approaching individuals
Using Scenarios
Step 5 - Self-defense While While waiting for help to come, the user can use their bracelet for self-defense
Step 1 -Take out
Take each piece out form the charging case before running.
Step 4 - Squeeze for help Squeeze the necklace and send out “SOS” massage through Nike+ Run Club.
Step 2 - Wear them
Wear them on and each piece will automatically turn on.
Step 3 - Alerting
The hair clips will alert the user when others are approaching.
SAFE
How Nike+ Run Club works
NRC would also provide a service that if there are people also using the app near the emergency location, they will get alert.
Ideations
Form development
Prototyping
Testing for proper operability and size
Visual Appearance
The idea with the visual appearance is to convey “stress-less” feeling through soft form with curvatures that follow body form.
Blush
Mint
Cream
Sea salt
Product Packaging
Nike is a brand that cares about sustainability. The idea of packaging is to present the product experience in a clean and sustainable way. The box is made from biodegradable Sylvicta paper and also translucent to correspond with the design language of product itself.
R'amulet in Action
Product Packaging
Nike is a brand that cares about sustainability. The idea of packaging is to present the product experience in a clean and sustainable way. The box is made from biodegradable Sylvicta paper and also translucent to correspond with the design language of product itself.
