Enhancing Personal Security for Backpackers in the Wild
Designed an intuitive way for backpackers to stay safe in the wilderness again dangerous animals and to record the action for memorable footage.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Purpose
Freelance Work
Software
Solidworks, Keyshot
Role
Lead Industrial Designer
91% of Backpackers Still Carry Bear Spray
Yellowstone survey 2022
Is There a Better Way?
The most popular action cameras on the market don't offer security and monitoring capabilities like trail cameras do. My client and I saw an opportunity to combine these two functionalities.
Project Direction : Action-Security Camera
Nighttime Surveillance
Action Camera During the Day
Easy-Access Panic Button
Final Design
An action-security camera for daytime and nighttime recording. A quick release strap allows for easy attachment to a backpack strap and a panic button provides intuitive safety against the wilderness.
Day Cam
Wear the Owl on your chest during a hike and capture the trail like a regular camera - with the added peace of mind that you're prepared for any unexpected encounters.
Panic Button
In a fight-or-flight moment, two slaps of the panic button triggers the alarm and the wide angle camera starts capturing footage of what's in front of you.
Night Mode
Keep the Owl on your strap and place it a short distance from your tent. Leave it on overnight, and watch the live feed from your phone. If it detects unexpected movement, it'll sound the alarm and alert you immediately.
