Equestrian Riding Helmets

The Challenge:
To help IRH innovate in the market by offering high performance riding helmets using bicycle helmet technology (expanded EPS foam impact liners). Initial helmets were sporty, light weight and positioned as entry level helmets and later designs were for the higher performance rider.

Accomplishments:
• brought innovation to the riding helmet industry by using bicycle technology
• increased clients bottom line by implementing a single piece shell and visor
• worked seamlessly with Biokinetics and Associates on some products
• enhanced user comfort by introducing extra venting
• the sporty Pro-Lite was recognized with a IDSA / Business Week IDEA Award
• created packaging for the new product line

Responsibilities: Varied per project and included product definition, industrial design, part prototyping, visual modeling, package artwork and design, 3D CAD capture.