2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

SPECTRUM DV

Entrant

Unik Racing SLU

Category

Product Design - Safety

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Through an ingenious structural design, this helmet flexibly adapts to both urban commuting and long-distance touring. It features an innovative 180° flip-back dual-hinge mechanism. Simply flip and lock the chin bar to switch quickly between full-face and open-face (3/4) configurations. The full-face mode provides comprehensive coverage for solid protection. When switched to the open-face mode, the rear and side protection remains fully intact, leaving only the facial area open. This greatly enhances ventilation while ensuring uncompromised vital protection. Unlike the 60° lift limit of traditional modular helmets, its chin bar flips up 180° to lock securely at the upper rear of the shell. This design maintains the center of gravity directly over the rider’s neck, resolving the strain caused by a front-heavy imbalance. Furthermore, the product delivers a 29% increase in puncture resistance and a 30% boost in impact absorption, ensuring a safer, more confident ride.
To further enhance rider comfort, the helmet’s interior features multi-density EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) zones, precisely calibrating the foam density to match the specific impact-absorption needs of various areas of the head. Dedicated eyewear channels integrated into the inner shell and the cheek pads allow riders with glasses to put on and remove the helmet with ease. The dual-visor system pairs an external reinforced photochromic shield with an internal REVO electroplated lens. Both lenses are scratch- and wear-resistant, effectively managing glare to ensure a clear field of view. A dual air-channel system creates dynamic cross-ventilation between inlets and outlets, rapidly dissipating heat and moisture to prevent stuffiness. The 3-in-1 antibacterial liner, featuring high-resilience foam layers and quick-dry fabrics, keeps the interior dry and comfortable.
Embracing a sporty aesthetic, the exterior features a balanced, streamlined silhouette with an integrated rear recess that naturally accommodates the flipped chin bar. A six-layer painting process, combined with contrasting geometric graphics and versatile colorways, makes the helmet a perfect match for diverse riding scenarios, from daily commuting to sports riding.

Credits

Chairman of the Board
Alberto Gimeno Pérez
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