Torqway Hybrid El Vehicle D’Exercici Físic by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny d'Articles Esportius, Fitness i Equipament Recreatiu Competition Category.
FerroArticles Esportius· 2019
Torqway Hybrid El Vehicle D’Exercici Físic
Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.
A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Articles Esportius Category
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The Design
About Torqway Hybrid El Vehicle D’Exercici Físic
El vehicle de muntanya nòrdica. Es tracta d’un innovador dispositiu d’activitat per fer exercici físic, que dóna suport a persones madures en el manteniment del bon estat i la independència física. Muntar Torqway activa tots els grups musculars, no es pot esforçar en les articulacions i els seus exercicis són fins a un 20% més eficaços que caminar. El Torqway és molt segur i estable a causa del seu baix centre de gravetat amb bateries situades al sòl. Mitjançant la implementació de la tecnologia avançada de la unitat híbrida, navegar per Torqway és molt fàcil i còmode. El vehicle es connecta amb l'aplicació per a les actualitzacions de seguiment de l'activitat.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award de Ferro
Torqway Hybrid El Vehicle D’Exercici Físic és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Torqway Hybrid El Vehicle D’Exercici Físic sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Torqway Hybrid El Vehicle D’Exercici Físic és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.
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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