Brooks

World's Safest Helmet

Brooks Rehabilitation, founded in 1970, provides expert care for brain, spinal cord, and stroke recovery through inpatient, outpatient, and home services. Known for innovative therapies, the organization supports patient recovery with personalized treatment plans. Brooks also leads in rehabilitation research, ensuring cutting-edge care for long-term healing outcomes.

ClientBrooks
Project3D Modelling & Visualisation
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The Brief

Design a highly imaginative, futuristic helmet to serve as the centerpiece for Brooks Rehabilitation’s upcoming PR campaign, “The Safest Helmet in the World.” The design should be visually striking, futuristic, and over-the-top, incorporating innovative materials and cutting-edge, albeit unrealistic, technologies to emphasize that no helmet can guarantee 100% protection.

Key features to highlight include a digital visor interface, air puffs that match impact speeds, a multi-layered structure with materials like titanium, a 360-degree camera, and AI-driven safety features.

Concept Sketches

The concept sketch process for this project began with brainstorming visual elements, translating the campaign’s themes into initial rough drafts. Multiple iterations were created, exploring various futuristic helmet designs that emphasize bold, over-the-top features. One of the designs that was not used is shown below.

3D Modelling

The 3D modeling process started with a block-out in ZBrush, where the basic helmet shape and proportions are established. This rough model is then refined in Plasticity, focusing on adding intricate details and refining the futuristic design elements. The software helps develop clean, high-quality surfaces and advanced features.

Materials

The final model was rendered in 3DS max using Vray. In the V-Ray render, a glossy car paint material adds vibrant color with reflective properties, giving the helmet a sleek, polished finish. Anodized aluminum provides a smooth, matte metal surface with enhanced durability, while brushed metal introduces a textured, directional finish, giving a modern industrial feel to key helmet components.

Helmet Technology

The helmet incorporates advanced technology, starting with a visor featuring an integrated Heads-Up Display (HUD) that streams essential data like weather updates, calls, messages, and 360-degree camera feeds. Its Air Cushion Restraint System (ACRS) deploys protective air bags upon impact. A communications receiver enables connectivity via mobile, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and more. Fusion Energy Solar Panels provide power even in low light. Additional features include a spine protector extender, retractable diamond face shield, emergency beacon, powerful external microphone, and fiber optic power cables. The helmet’s structure is reinforced with graphene casing and rainbow anodized steel plating.

Visor containing Integrated HUD
ACRS (Air Cushion Restraint System)
Communications Receiver
Fusion Energy Solar Panels
Audio Receiver
Exterior Front Light
External Speaker

Rear Camera
Emergency Beacon
Onboard CPU
Side Cameras
Retractable Telescope
Spine Shield Protector
Fibre Optic Cables

Key Visuals

The final 3D rendered key visuals showcase the helmet’s sleek futuristic design, highlighting the HUD visor, advanced materials, and integrated technologies like the air cushion system and 360-degree cameras. The renders emphasize a high-tech, bold aesthetic, with intricate detailing on components like the graphene casing and rainbow anodized steel plating, creating visual impact.

Interior

The helmet’s interior features a user-friendly HUD that seamlessly integrates with the wearer’s field of vision, displaying critical information like navigation, calls, and environmental data. Custom-fit padding enhances comfort and support, while the advanced air cushion system ensures safety. The layout is designed for optimal functionality and accessibility.