Project: dawn hourigan

Hamsa Reflector

Protection on the road

A safety reflector for bicycle wheels.

The Hamsa Reflector clips onto the spokes of a bicycle wheel by clips at the back of thumbs.

Simply the use of hamsa which is an important protection charm in the islamic culture.
The outstretched palm protects the individual from harm by averting evil.

Hema is known for simple classic designs with a twist. The Hamsa Reflector is basically a common bicycle reflector which is molded into another shape to add a cultural and spiritual value.

anyone who owns a bicycle.

I was aware of the danger of using Islamic stereotypes but in this case as Hema products are often architypical of Dutch society I considered both the obvious stereotypical elements of both Islamic and Dutch culture and sketched where the would meet.

Industrial mold and plastic forming.

industrial production is neccessary.