Torqway Hybrid Voertuig by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award in Yster in Sportgoedere, Fiksheid en Ontspanningstoerusting Ontwerp Competition Category.
YsterSportgoedere· 2019
Torqway Hybrid Voertuig
Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.
A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Sportgoedere Category
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The Design
About Torqway Hybrid Voertuig
Die Nordiese ryvoertuig. Dit is 'n innoverende aktiwiteitstoestel vir liggaamlike oefening, wat volwasse mense ondersteun om goeie toestand en fisieke onafhanklikheid te handhaaf. As u Torqway ry, word alle spiergroepe geaktiveer, dit plaas geen gewrigte nie, en die oefeninge is tot 20% meer effektief as om te loop. Die Torqway is baie veilig en stabiel vanweë sy lae swaartepunt met batterye in die vloer. Deur die gevorderde basteraandrywingstegnologie te implementeer, is dit maklik en gemaklik om die Torqway te navigeer. Die voertuig skakel met die app vir die opdatering van aktiwiteitsopsporing.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Yster
Torqway Hybrid Voertuig is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Torqway Hybrid Voertuig 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Torqway Hybrid Voertuig word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Nordic Riding.
It is a vehicle for physical exercise,
which supports mature people in maintaining good condition
and physical independence.
Riding Torqway activates all muscle groups, it doesn’t put strain
on joints, and Torqway exercises are up to 20% more effective
than walking. - Dimensions & Packaging
- The weight is going to be less than 40kg
The general dimensions :
height - 1217mm,
width - 654mm,
length - 708mm
please see the attachment - Tags
- Torqway Hybrid, Nordic Riding, Physical Exercise Vehicle,
- Production Technology
- Overall body construction is made by Polyamide 66 in molds technology. Most important parts are reinforcement by aluminum structures. As a propulsion we used compact but high torque engines powered by dedicated power supply designed for Torqway Hybrid purpose only.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was to create elegant, sporty and yet very functional surface around the given technical package. The idea was to create aesthetically pleasing visual connection between user and the device/vehicle.
- Research
- The initial research before the first sketched ideas was about the human interaction with the exercise device/vehicle. Although the Torqway is the mechanical device the idea was to provide more of the visual connection with the person riding it. The nature was the great source of those inspirations. In order to give it more upscale feel, I had to look at premium everyday products.
The project was first sketched out using paper and pencil/pens, then digital drawing were applied and in the final stages 3D applications had to be used in order to match the provided engineering package.
The design was later transformed into the full scale mockup painted model (also used later for the marketing purposes - www.torqway.com). - Inspiration
- The original idea was created at Polish startup company Torqway . Initialy Torqway created fully working concept of mechanical mobility device. Then there was the idea of combining this innovative muscle powered vehicle with electric power - the Hybrid. I was responsible for designing the external look of the more advanced Torqway Hybrid.
Timeless classic with smooth lines and sophisticated details, premium class products. Natural and organic shapes that create harmony with the user. - Project Duration
- Project (the design stage) has started in Fall 2017 and the design/styling has been approved in Spring 2018. The project currently is in the pre-production stage. The project has started in Torun, Poland and design stage was created in Derby, UK .
The Torqway company is located in Torun, Poland. - Operation Flow
- User uses arms to drive the vehicle and his heels to turn. Keeping the balance during the ride involves most of the torso muscles.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to
Torqway Sp. z o.o. ,
Zbigniew Dubiel/Dubiel Design Ltd, 2019,
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