Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Polite Umbrella

The Polite Umbrella, by Joo Paek, respects people’s personal space in a public area. This shrinkable umbrella enables users to morph its shape like a jellyfish in order to reduce occupied space and to increase user maneuverability.

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The user can adjust their umbrella by pulling a handle so that one can protect themselves from harsh winds or bumping into others. The video.
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