Decathlon
D3O Ghost Reactiv Back Protector
2023
Dual-Purpose protective vest for snowboarding and mountain biking
In-depth technology monitoring.
After reviewing the various protective options available, our technology watch was organized according to several relevant criteria: abrasion resistance; shock absorption; light weight; …
Concept development and meetings with expertsin traumatology.
To deepen our understanding of sports-related injuries, we conducted interviews with athletes and emergency room physicians.
This allowed us to identify the areas that need protection and to pinpoint areas for improvement in the design of protective gear: freedom of movement; breathability; support; …
Between a forward-looking vision and a concrete technical design.
By designing the optimal geometry for shock-absorbing cells and integrating them into a flexible system worn by the user, our formalized concepts maximize impact absorption, breathability, and freedom of movement.
Accelerating projects through co-creation.
The Decathlon Advanced Design intensive workshop made it possible to develop viable proofs of concept in a very short amount of time.
Now is the time to test the potential of our concepts against their feasibility, even going so far as to prototype “monstrosities” on site. This hands-on phase allows us to quickly validate the concept’s “invisibility” in terms of freedom of movement and breathability.
An award-winning innovation.
The Ghost protective gear line has won the prestigious IF Design Award and Red Dot Award for its innovative design and the exceptional freedom of movement it offers.
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Interviews: Kairn Design
Industrial design: Kairn Design / Decathlon
Photographs: Kairn Design / Decathlon