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Bronze A' Design Award in Motorcycle Design Goes to Mech Engineer Electric Bicycle by Cheng Guohua

Cheng Guohua recognized for motorcycle design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Mech Engineer Electric Bicycle by Cheng Guohua, designed for Tianjin Jiaodu Industrial Product Design Co., Ltd, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Motorcycle Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Bronze A' Design Award

The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Regarding Mech Engineer Electric Bicycle

Mech Engineer is an electric bicycle designed for urban commuting and off-road riding. The form draws on a cyberpunk aesthetic, with sleek body lines and a straddle-style frame. A sloping saddle supports different riding postures, from a prone stance to a relaxed upright position. Graphene batteries provide a long range, and thirty minutes of charging covers a full day of commuting. Long-travel suspension, all-season tires and front and rear disc brakes aid stability. A hidden dashboard shows battery level and mileage in real time.

Award Record

With this recognition, Cheng Guohua is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Motorcycle Design Award

The A' Motorcycle Design Award is an international industrial design competition recognizing good motorcycle designs by best motorcycle designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to motorcycle designers, industrial designers, automotive engineers and motorcycle brands from all countries. Entries typically include motorcycles, electric motorcycles, cruisers, sportbikes, touring motorcycles and dual-sport motorcycles. Awarded motorcycle designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/motorcycle

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Mech Engineer Electric Bicycle
Function
Electric Bicycle
Category
Motorcycle Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Automotive
Colors
Black, Dark Slate Gray, Light Gray, Silver and Lavender
Images
5
Client
Tianjin Jiaodu Industrial Product Design Co., Ltd

The Recognition

Laureate
Cheng Guohua
Country
China
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2024 - 2025
Design ID
#166258

Credits

Team
Li Shubin and Huo Wei

Design Details

Unique Properties
The innovative sloping saddle design supports a range of riding postures, offering comfort whether in a prone or relaxed upright position. Powered by high-performance graphene batteries, the bike offers impressive range and fast charging, with just 30 minutes of charging providing a full day of commuting convenience.
Inspiration
This design draws inspiration from the cyberpunk aesthetic, blending futuristic and sci-fi elements. Its sleek and sturdy body lines, combined with a straddle-style frame, create a bold visual presence. Features such as the hidden cyber-style dashboard, floating air cushion seat, and dynamic X-shaped matrix headlights enhance its technological appeal. An adjustable color ambient light adds a personalized touch.
Research
Ergonomic analysis optimizes comfort and posture, while aerodynamic testing improves range. Materials research ensures safety with lightweight, high-strength materials, and battery optimization maximizes efficiency. Smart connectivity enhances user experience through onboard systems integrated with mobile apps. Testing for environmental adaptability ensures stable performance in diverse conditions. These elements ensure optimal performance, comfort, safety, and intelligence.
Challenge
Key considerations include battery and range, thermal management, structural strength, handling, waterproofing, and smart features to ensure practical and safe operation in various conditions.
Realization and Technology
With powerful performance, intelligent technology, and superior comfort, the bike is equipped with a high-efficiency power system and long-travel suspension, suitable for both urban commutes and off-road adventures. Its all-season thermal vacuum tires ensure traction and stability, even on slippery roads. The front and rear dual-disc braking system provides exceptional performance, bringing the bike to a stop from 50km/h in 3.3 seconds, exceeding safety standards.
Operation and Interaction
Supporting various riding modes, from energy-saving to sport, the bike adapts to different needs. The intelligent dashboard offers real-time monitoring, providing insights into battery levels and mileage for efficient planning. Combining robust performance and thoughtful design, it is ideal for urban travel and outdoor exploration.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in April 2023 in Tianjin and finished in December 2024 in Tianjin.
Keywords
Electric Bicycle, Motorcycle, Vhicle, Daily Use

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