The escalating crisis of wildfires
In 2025, California saw 8,374 wildfires, burning over 501,000 acres.
The wildfire in LA killed 30 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures.
The wildfire in LA killed 30 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures.
We can’t fight the flames,
but limiting their reach
but limiting their reach
Based on the fire triangle theory, which states that fire needs heat, fuel, and oxygen to ignite, we can create a moisture barrier to eliminate one of these elements and protect the home.
Opportunity for KIDDE
Kidde’s current safety solutions focus on active fire prevention and firefighting devices. A new strategic direction introduces passive prevention through a smart, reliable system that integrates the Kidde app, fire-tracking devices, and partnerships with the sprinkler system to enable an immediate response to fire threats.
Proactive fire hazard detection and prevention Kidde ecosystem
Recognize fire hazards and alert nearby devices
Receive the report and automatically activate the sprinkler system.
Send alerts through the app and notify the nearby fire department.
Early concept thinking focused on the system
Lock-in the system includes a monitor and multiple solar panels that collect measurement data, analyze it, and display the results on the screen.
Analyzed Kidde's design language
