LYLO

We designed a backpack that transforms into a shelter to protect children from earthquake disasters.

Risk, disaster, and danger in one’s surroundings are inescapable, whether they are natural or man-made. Children are undoubtedly most vulnerable to such conditions. Preparedness is the key to survival in a world of infinite change.

This was a school project. A stimulative company, XYZ, tried to solve problems and designed a product which is never existed. We did a completed business plan follow the 4Ds model (discover, define, design and deliver).

TEAM

Andres Gutierrez , Kara Schlindwein, Lauren Foisy, Yangzi Lui and Zara Yujung Chen

XYZ IS A START-UP COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN DEVELOPING PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE HUMAN SURVIVABILITY.

MISSION + VISION

Our mission is to design and deliver innovative products, services, and experiences, focusing on the betterment of humanity. We aim to spread education and awareness on natural disaster safety and protection to our customer's around the world, to help families prepare for the unknown.

OBVERVATION

Earthquakes occur everyday in various places around the world. Children are undoubtedly most vulnerable to such condition. An estimated 500,000 earthquakes arise everyday at various locations. Most of the damage associated with earthquakes involves human-built structures and people getting trapped buildings. How an area handles earthquakes depends on it's residents, government and regulations, as well as it's infrastructure. With population increasing and cities becoming more crowded, the morality rates from natural disasters are only growing. 8 out of the 10 most populous cities in the world are located on fault-lines. An estimated 2.6 to 3.1 people are estimated to die in quakes in the coming century.

WHO IS AFFECTED?

WHAT'S BEING DONE NOW?

EXISTING EARLY WARMING SYSTEM

WHO HAS EARLY WARMING SYSTEMS?

THE PROBLEM:

ONLY TENS OF SECONDS BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE TO GET TO SAFE POSITION.

OPPORTUNITY

The opportunity to provide shelter available immediately upon receiving an early warning, has the potential to increase human survivability rates dramatically.

PRODUCT CONCEPT

To design a backpack that transforms into a shelter to protect children from earthquake disasters.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Lylo Pack is a backpack designed to incorporate a structural frame which will extend from all 4 sides of the pack, out and downward forming a half dome structure over the individual wearing the backpack.

PRODUCT FORM

HOW TO USE

PRODUCT FORM

PRODUCT MATERIALS

TECHNOLOGY

APP

Facilitates connection between parent and child and alleviates uncertainty during earthquake

Free app with simple registration process:

Create an account
Set up a profile for the child
Scan QR Code
Share access with another parent or guardian
Add backpacks to account
Allow app to access user location

FEATURES

Receive alerts from local earthquake warming system
Receive notification of backpack deployment
View child's location and monitor vitals
Send an instant SMS message alerting emergency responders to your child's location
Share child profile with additional parent/guardian
Regularly receive new tips for earthquake safety
See up-to-date seismographic data for your own region and a world view
Set earthquake safety drill reminders
Receive notification of backpack battery status