Ventete's Inflatable AH-1 Cycling Helmet Uses Air for Impact Protection and Portability
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Alyn Griffiths
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Summary
London-based design brand Ventete has developed an innovative inflatable cycling helmet called the AH-1 that uses air instead of traditional foam for impact absorption. The helmet can be deflated to become thinner than a laptop, making it highly portable and easy to store in a bag. The design addresses cultural shifts toward cycling as everyday transportation in the UK and has been shortlisted for a 2025 Dezeen Award in the product design category.
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The AH-1 helmet, which is shortlisted for a 2025 Dezeen Award in the product design category, was designed by Ventete in response to cultural shifts that have seen cycling become an everyday mode of transport in UK cities.
The blow-up cycling helmet uses air instead of foam to absorb impact and easily fits into a bag when deflated.
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