Nils Sorger and Protiq have designed Solo, a 3D-printed, app-powered biker helmet.

Solo is a user-centred, fully personalised bike helmet produced using additive SLS 3D printing and a parametric design approach.

Based on a 3D scan and a breathable lattice structure, it offers optimal fit and safety while the app captures preferences like riding style and colour.

Field-driven ramps control material flow for a balance of lightness and shock absorption.

Protiq manufactures it from sustainable PA11, derived from castor seeds – a recyclable alternative to foam.

This process-oriented project enables personalized helmets that encourage wearing.

This project has been shortlisted in the product design (consumer design and wearables) category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: Nils Sorger and Protiq
Project: Solo