Every week there are 100 glass related assaults. However, police suspect the figure is 7 times higher. Conservatively, this equates to a £2.7 billion a year burden on the NHS...and that's not to mention the victims and their families.
The Designer Technology Alliance were recently called upon to come up with creative solutions to reduce drink related violence.
In response, Design Bridge has created 2 prototype pint glasses that will protect future victims from injuries such as this:
The new designs will feel comparable to the old pint glass but using bio-resins and ultra-thin glass so they won't shatter in shards.
This is an awesome example of cross-field collaboration to solve social issues. And a great showcase of UK design, innovation and technology.
Found via Design Council
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