jaehoon jung's helmet allows workers to place accessories with a magnetic snap system

more often than not, construction workers are exposed to many hazards in specific situations like tunnel excavation. jaehoon jung’s unit-helmet is a result from interviews with swiss construction workers, which has adopted a modular system that makes it easily assembled or disassembled. this enables workers to actively respond to volatile surroundings. all these accessories can be easily replaced by means of the magnetic snap system. and the unit is able to be attached to many fastener systems that are ergonomically situated on top of the helmet, allowing the accessories to be assembled in combination with the other units, which ensures safety from multiple hazards that occur simultaneously.

this worker only uses the earmuff unit to protect his ears from noise

korean industrial designer jaehoon jung‘s biggest design feature for the helmet is that there are six ergonomically positioned female magnetic parts on the main shell. therefore, it is possible to install from one to three accessories together at the same time, and it plays a role in maintaining the safety of the operator from the risks that are generated in multiple danger situations. for example, a torch, an earmuff, and a face visor can be used at the same time for workers who cut metal at the tunnel construction site.

it is possible to install from one to three accessories together at the same time

from the user experience point of view, the biggest feature of this helmet is that it allows you to replace them with simpler, faster, and a more playful style, because each accessory has a smart magnetic snap system. traditional helmets often use rubber bands or screws when attaching accessories such as a torch or earplug, which can take a lot of time, or fall into severe motion, due to the need to peel and attach the helmet. however, the unit-helmet does not require the user to take it off. it can assemble and disassemble the accessories quickly and firmly, and the unique ‘click’ makes the helmet possible to clearly confirm whether or not it is mounted.

the worker uses a face visor, earmuffs, and torch to protect him from various dangers

the magnetic module system used in this helmet is based on the four types of modules introduced here, and can be expanded according to the characteristics of the construction site and the role of the operator. for example, a person with a supervisory role in construction may be able to add an attachment video camera or writing instrument module, and in the case of a logger, add a mesh guard, will satisfy the requirements generated by a large number of workers, and will lead to a greater number of consumers for sales companies.

he uses only a torch to lighten dark work place

the scenario of how to attach each unit on the shell

the unit-helmet demonstrated with each of the accessories attached

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom