Zip

Analyzing the current COVID-19 situation, there is a relevant fact that changed and shaped our behaviours and our society. Fear of contagion trigger human psyche affecting everyday life, how we communicate, how we interact with each other and how we deal with crowded places.
The existing solutions are precarious and uncomfortable giving wearability and usability issues to the ones that are not used to protect themselves against something that they can’t even see.
ZIP is a device that takes the responsibility to secure people’s health, being more comfortable for many people. The design focuses on transparency, intuitive use and easy maintenance.
The urban aesthetic allows the product to fit the daily life, shifting the hospital feeling of the current masks to a more friendly look.