SafeGuard

Smart Riot Shield

Designed for Better Communication

Designing New Meaning

The events that occured over a few weeks in Baltimore were a major inspiration for this project. The chosen persona involves both the police force and those that find themselves on the other side of the shield.

Riots in Baltimore

After brainstorming a variety of consumer needs and researching wearable technologies, I chose to focus on the redesign of a riot shield. This was initially because of the Riots that had occurred in Ferguson, MI. But later my choice was affirmed by the recent events in Baltimore.

Seeking Advice

Jeremy worked at the central jail in Orange County, and is still with the sheri ’s department. He provided a lot of useful information about mob control and riot shield use in prisons.

Brainstorming

Sketching Concepts

More specifically, I focused on the untapped capabilities of a riot shield and the technologies that can be used to create a meaningful tool for relaying information as well as directing large crowds.

Mockups

Final Design

The final design attaches new meaning to riot shield by rethinking the purpose and the technologies that can be used to create a meaningful tool for relaying information as well as directing large crowds.