Nimbus is a smart umbrella stand inspired by smart object technology within the home environment. As a statement piece within the home that can be left by the doorway, you will never forget to bring your umbrella with you again. When the stand senses a user nearby, it lights up with different patterns and sounds showing you how much it will rain that day and for how long, based on sent data from its connection to Wifi. Currently looking to bring this product to market.

1. We see that
a normal umbrella stand is just boring, and
to prevent being caught into a rain, people have
to check on their smart phones but there are often
omissions.
So for those who want to
manage their life without much effort and
be directly notified to carry an umbrella,
or just the ones who love
some more joy and beauty in their daily life,
We designed
Rain Buddy
Umbrella Stand
It’s not only a well styled umbrella stand, but also
a smart digital thing.
It grabs future weather information via internet and
makes rain notification with light effect and sound.
It also use that to greet you when you are back
home.
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2. Rain Time Indication Area
Rainfall Indication Area
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3. Rainfall Indication
there will be drizzle there will be moderate rain
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4. Rain Time Indication
a 3hr rain
in 3hrs
a 5hr rain
is about to start
a 2hr rain
Is in half day later
the indication bar
Moves by time
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5. Double Shell Structure Accessory for Multiple
Types of Umbrellas
Ventilation Structure
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6. Final Product