2026 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

AEROPLEX

Entrant

Xuzhecheng

Category

Product Design - Outdoor & Exercise Equipment

Client's Name

Nanjing University of the Arts

Country / Region

About The Entry

AEROPLEX is an innovative high-performance helmet designed specifically for outdoor cycling enthusiasts. Traditional sports helmets face a critical safety dilemma: maximizing ventilation inherently compromises puncture resistance. To resolve this, AEROPLEX draws inspiration from the microscopic 3D labyrinth structure of the Green Hairstreak butterfly's wings. Using parametric TPMS algorithms, we created a biomimetic porous shell with staggered internal channels. This non-linear geometry provides omnidirectional cooling while physically blocking sharp objects from direct penetration, significantly elevating safety standards.

Furthermore, abandoning conventional molding, the helmet is manufactured via 3D Printing technology using high-toughness nylon-carbon fiber composites. This additive manufacturing process allows for a multi-layer elastic cavity system that absorbs, delays, and disperses impact forces layer by layer. By perfectly integrating natural bionic wisdom with digital manufacturing, AEROPLEX sets a new paradigm for secure and comfortable outdoor gear.

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Nanjing University of the Arts
Xuzhecheng
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