Dynamics of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Digital Technology Transformation and Cultural Evolution –
Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
Protective pants design for skaters to be analyzed by divergent and
convergent thinking concepts
D. Yudiarti & I. Khofiani
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
ABSTRACT: Extreme sports are sports that have challenges that must be faced with a high level
of difficulty with a greater risk of accidents than sports in general. Skateboard is one of the extreme
sports groups that are currently developing among teenagers. Skateboarding actually has the risk
of fatal injuries to the limbs for skaters. They must give up their bodies which often fall during each
exercise. Departing from this phenomenon, this study is interested in designing the design of user
safety when skateboarding by combining apparel products with existing protectors to overcome
minor injuries due to collisions while skateboarding to make it more practical and easier to use.
This research conducted a case study method and analyzed by Divergent (analyzed Divergent) and
Convergent Thinking Concepts, thus the design is delivered using the SCAMPER design method.
The product designed (design) contains a safety function in the knees that assists the skateboarding
activity and is applicable to the trends of the skater lifestyle.
Keywords: safety equipment, deckers, safety pants, skateboard, skaters
1 INTRODUCTION
Sports activities are a necessity of human life and an effective way to improve physical health and
physical fitness which thereby improves the quality of human life. The development of extreme
sports may still be less popular but it (is) still very attractive to young people today. Extreme sports
are sports that are more directed toward a modern style and are more individualistic, with challenges
that must be faced with a high level of difficulty (and) a greater risk of accidents than sports in
general. Skateboarding is one such extreme sport that is currently developing among teenagers.
Factors that influence the rapid growth of skateboarding in young people and teenagers are
the ability to freely express themselves and do anything in the form of movements or tricks on a
skateboard (Ace 2006). That is because teenagers have a desire for freedom and enthusiasm. The
development of skateboarding can be seen from the emergence of several skateboard communities
in every city in Indonesia. Many skateboarders argue that skateboarding is not only a sport but also
a lifestyle (Kolinug 2017). This is indicated by the activities carried out intensively by individuals,
giving them meaning.
Skateboarding actually comes with a risk of fatality or limb injuries. They must give up their
bodies which often fall during each exercise. Departing from this phenomenon, the authors are
interested in creating a design of user safety when skateboarding by combining apparel products
with existing protectors to overcome minor injuries due to collisions. There are two choices of
opportunity, namely the elbows in clothes/jackets or in the knee area. The design is adapted to
fashion trends for skaters related to the lifestyle and needs of users. It should also be noted that the
design must meet the needs required by the target market of this product so as not to impede the
activities being carried out.
DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-42
225
Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
Protective pants design for skaters to be analyzed by divergent and
convergent thinking concepts
D. Yudiarti & I. Khofiani
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
ABSTRACT: Extreme sports are sports that have challenges that must be faced with a high level
of difficulty with a greater risk of accidents than sports in general. Skateboard is one of the extreme
sports groups that are currently developing among teenagers. Skateboarding actually has the risk
of fatal injuries to the limbs for skaters. They must give up their bodies which often fall during each
exercise. Departing from this phenomenon, this study is interested in designing the design of user
safety when skateboarding by combining apparel products with existing protectors to overcome
minor injuries due to collisions while skateboarding to make it more practical and easier to use.
This research conducted a case study method and analyzed by Divergent (analyzed Divergent) and
Convergent Thinking Concepts, thus the design is delivered using the SCAMPER design method.
The product designed (design) contains a safety function in the knees that assists the skateboarding
activity and is applicable to the trends of the skater lifestyle.
Keywords: safety equipment, deckers, safety pants, skateboard, skaters
1 INTRODUCTION
Sports activities are a necessity of human life and an effective way to improve physical health and
physical fitness which thereby improves the quality of human life. The development of extreme
sports may still be less popular but it (is) still very attractive to young people today. Extreme sports
are sports that are more directed toward a modern style and are more individualistic, with challenges
that must be faced with a high level of difficulty (and) a greater risk of accidents than sports in
general. Skateboarding is one such extreme sport that is currently developing among teenagers.
Factors that influence the rapid growth of skateboarding in young people and teenagers are
the ability to freely express themselves and do anything in the form of movements or tricks on a
skateboard (Ace 2006). That is because teenagers have a desire for freedom and enthusiasm. The
development of skateboarding can be seen from the emergence of several skateboard communities
in every city in Indonesia. Many skateboarders argue that skateboarding is not only a sport but also
a lifestyle (Kolinug 2017). This is indicated by the activities carried out intensively by individuals,
giving them meaning.
Skateboarding actually comes with a risk of fatality or limb injuries. They must give up their
bodies which often fall during each exercise. Departing from this phenomenon, the authors are
interested in creating a design of user safety when skateboarding by combining apparel products
with existing protectors to overcome minor injuries due to collisions. There are two choices of
opportunity, namely the elbows in clothes/jackets or in the knee area. The design is adapted to
fashion trends for skaters related to the lifestyle and needs of users. It should also be noted that the
design must meet the needs required by the target market of this product so as not to impede the
activities being carried out.
DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-42
225