When you hop on a crowded train after escaping a downpour, your dripping wet umbrella will often touch your bag, your clothes, or - even worse - a stranger. But by reversing the design, the wet side of the umbrella faces inward when closed, exposing only the dry side.

And that's not all: the smart design makes it easier to open when exiting a car or other covered area, and when not in use, the umbrella can stand up on its own!