RearView Glasses expand your peripheral vision for safely riding personal mobility vehicles

The use of personal commuters in cities is on the rise as people are becoming aware of the environmental impacts of our lifestyle. Kick scooters fit perfectly in the future of personal transportation and safety is one consideration that’ll fuel their feasibility in the long run. While other modes of transportation come with advanced safety features, kick scooters are limited in that aspect.

One of them is the spatial awareness of the surroundings in crowded cities. What’s behind you is one major blind spot that’s only covered if you look back to be aware of what’s happening. That in itself can be a driving hazard as one loses vision of what’s happening right ahead and can also lead to loss of balance. The idea of these RearView Glasses is born out of the need to get over this catch-22 situation. Not only kick scooters, but the accessory is also useful for cyclists, delivery personnel and anyone who needs enhanced peripheral visibility.

Designer: Ugly.Duckling

The concept is targeted towards Gen-Z who are normally carefree and need all the aids to drive safely in cities. Attaching rearview mirrors to a kickscooter is highly impractical, so the only option left is to have rearview mirrors on a pair of glasses. The RearView Glasses are a stylish solution as they have foldable mirrors integrated into the frame’s temple arms. Having high-quality convex mirrors promises a wider field of view to eliminate any blindspots, and give the rider a safe option to navigate the visual surroundings without moving the head.

The design team went beyond the conceptual stage to create the prototype version of the RearView Glasses. Its frame is made from durable and lightweight material to keep the fatigue down with extended sessions of wearing. This novel approach to solving the rising safety issues of urban transportation is a holistic solution that balances the functionality, aesthetics and user experience. More than anything, the idea of RearView Glasses raises the bar for urban mobility standards since we are heading into a future dominated by emission-free personal mobility vehicles.