InnoMind® Competition

Finalist Team – Semple

Tired of stuffy raincoats and hand-restricting umbrellas, urban commuters face constant discomfort during rainy days. The Rain Walker solves this with a revolutionary hands-free, backpack-style design that elevates travel efficiency, comfort, and safety. Engineered for maximum stability, its X-shaped straps and adjustable flexible joint system completely free your hands, while an aerodynamically ventilated canopy eliminates stuffiness.

Built with premium materials, it features a lightweight carbon fiber frame and a water-repellent, nano-coated polycarbonate shield. Transitioning indoors is seamless thanks to a one-touch centrifugal drying and fan-folding mechanism that packs the umbrella into a compact 25cm rear storage bay in seconds. Furthermore, its modular design supports ESG goals through replaceable parts and versatile attachments for strollers or canes.

Financially highly viable, the Rain Walker costs HKD 90 to produce and retails at HKD 150, with the first batch of 500 units yielding HKD 30,000 profit. This product seamlessly blends technology, economy, and sustainability. Future upgrades will include adjustable joint angles for crowded spaces, making Rain Walker the ultimate future of urban rainwear.

For more information, please contact dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk

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