mamoris chair double functions as an emergency safety helmet

mamoris chair double functions as an emergency safety helmet
all images courtesy znug design

when an earthquake occurs, the most common reaction for people would be to run for shelter or hide under the nearest table or protective surface. with the majority of the population unprepared for the ‘big one’, japanese studio poplife and znug design have collaborated to provide a solution in case the natural disaster were to ever occur. presented during tokyo’s designers week 2013, the mamoris chair is a two-part furniture piece with a head-shaped volume underneath, that when unattached, transforms into a head and neck protector. built out of impact resistant material, the inconspicuous safety chair seamlessly blends into an office or home space, providing protection from falling debris during an emergency. like with helmets, the furniture piece could ultimately save one’s life, preventing brain trauma when least unexpected.

the mamoris chair is a two-part furniture piece with a head-shaped volume built underneath

built out of impact resistant material, the inconspicuous safety chair seamlessly blends into an office or home space

mamoris provides protection from falling debris during an emergency

like with helmets, the furniture piece could ultimately save one’s life, preventing brain trauma when least unexpected

detail of the seat-pan construction

detail of the rear safety helmet component

mamoris being exhibited during tokyo designer’s week
image © designboom

mamoris being exhibited during tokyo designer’s week
image © designboom