Lifebuoys Better in Numbers

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Called the Hope of Ocean, this modern emergency response concept means enhanced lifesaving at sea! A single lifesaving floatation device is not only hard to spot but less effective in mass rescue. However, in numbers, they can be incredibly useful! These hang over the side of the ship. In the event it goes down (knock on wood), they are automatically released and begin to inflate on contact with water. They can then be linked together to form a larger lifesaving ring to keep the stranded individuals together and organized for easier rescue.

The Hope of Ocean concept is a Red Dot Award: Design Concept winner.

Designers: He Chunyan, Li Xi, Wang Xiucheng, Dai Junnan, Jiang Yumo, Liu Wei, Xu Kun, Qiao Song

A Little Better Ladder

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Hoisting tools up while you climb a ladder for tall tasks can be not only exhausting but dangerous. Why not keep your entire toolbox handy, waiting for you at the top?! Hold-on Ladder incorporates a toolbox at its peak, greatly improving the efficiency and convenience of building and repair work. In it’s collapsed form, the toolbox portion is automatically concealed keeping your tools organized and safe from falling out.

Designers: Prof. Bao Haimo, Qiao Song, An Hui, Dai Junnan, Guan Yue, Li Xi, Liu Chunnan, Song Jialin, Zhang Lin, Zhang Zhen

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