Torqway Hybrid Превозното Средство За Физически Упражнения by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Превозното Средство За Физически Упражнения by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Желязна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на спортни стоки, фитнес и оборудване за отдих Competition Category.

ЖелязоСпортни стоки· 2019

Torqway Hybrid Превозното Средство За Физически Упражнения

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

Желязна награда A' Design Award Winner in Спортни стоки Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Превозното Средство За Физически Упражнения

Северното возило. Това е иновативно устройство за физически упражнения, което подпомага зрелите хора в поддържането на добро състояние и физическа независимост. Язденето на Torqway активира всички мускулни групи, не натоварва ставите и упражненията му са до 20% по-ефективни от ходенето. Torqway е много безопасен и стабилен поради ниския си център на тежест с батерии, разположени в пода. Чрез прилагането на усъвършенстваната технология за хибридно задвижване, навигацията по Torqway е много лесна и удобна. Превозното средство се свързва с приложението за актуализации за проследяване на активността.

The Recognition

About the Желязна награда A' Design Award

Torqway Hybrid Превозното Средство За Физически Упражнения е носител на Желязната награда A' Design Award — престижно признание, присъждано на добри дизайни, които отговарят на професионалните и индустриалните изисквания, очаквани от добре проектирани творения. Желязните победители демонстрират голямо умение, висока специализация, експертно разбиране и творчески капацитет на своите създатели. Очаква се Torqway Hybrid Превозното Средство За Физически Упражнения да бъде високо ценено, възхищавано и обичано творение, което е практично и иновативно. Този дизайн, спечелил Желязната награда A' Design Award, интегрира най-добрите отраслови практики и притежава компетентни технически характеристики, свързани с ноу-хау и талант. Torqway Hybrid Превозното Средство За Физически Упражнения се радва на уважение заради щателността си и предлага подобрения в качеството на живот, които помагат светът да стане по-добро място.

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

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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,