Nimbus
The Next Generation Inflatable Umbrella
Nimbus is a durable, lightweight, and repairable inflatable umbrella designed for daily use by commuters and travelers. Made entirely from recyclable TPU, it eliminates fragile metal ribs and complex mechanical parts, solving the problem of easily broken traditional umbrellas. Its single-material design simplifies recycling and manufacturing, resulting in a 99% lower LCA impact compared to standard umbrellas, and is supported by recycling and buy-back programs.
Company/Institution
Savannah College of Art and Design
Country
United States
Designer(s)
Hannah Klein, Vishva Chauhan, Manasi Khatavkar, and Annika Hogan
Nimbus was created by a group of design students - Hannah Klein, Vishva Chauhan, Manasi Khatavkar, and Annika Hogan - pursuing their Master's in Design for Sustainability. With backgrounds in Interior Design, Graphic Design, and Studio Arts & Environmental Science, the team brings together different perspectives to design for real-world impact. With a shared goal to make products and services more sustainable, functional, and profitable, they are trying to prove that good design can care for both people and the planet.