nendo's coverbrella for by | n hides protective shield inside handle

nendo’s coverbrella for by | n hides protective shield inside handle
all images courtesy of akihiro yoshida

nendo‘s self-initiated product line by | n focuses on making the form and function of the objects in our everyday lives more practical. having already conceived the ‘stay-brella‘, an umbrella that stands and hangs on its own, the japanese creative now focuses on another aspect of rain protectors — their overlaying shield when not in use.

‘coverbrella’ for by | n

umbrella covers are notoriously known for getting lost. nendo resolves this problem by hiding it within the handle of ‘coverbrella’, so that it becomes a seamless part of the canopy’s overall structure — eliminating the need of trying to find a place in which to put the sleeve, while also making it easier to cover the umbrella when it is wet.

the handle of ‘coverbrella’ appears as any other…

‘coverbrella’ is defined by a carbon fibre frame that weighs only 108 grams. it is available in eight different colors and is finished with a surface coating that reduces UV rays by 90%.

however the umbrella’s protective cover is hidden within, making it less easy to loose

the protective cover pulls out seamlessly from the handle over a wet umbrella when not in use

the design eliminates the awkwardness of sliding the protective case over a wet umbrella

all sealed

‘coverbrella’ ready for use

‘coverbrella’ is available in eight different colors