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PIX Beastie Two Seater Electric Vehicle by PIX Moving Wins the Golden A' Design Award in Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design
PIX Moving acknowledged for vehicle, mobility and transportation design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design category for PIX Beastie Two Seater Electric Vehicle by PIX Moving. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Golden A' Design Award Means
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
More About PIX Beastie Two Seater Electric Vehicle
PIX Beastie is a two seater electric vehicle designed for travel in dense urban areas. The compact form is inspired by the skeletal structure of a dinosaur skull. The body and chassis are produced entirely with industrial metal 3D printing, guided by generative design and structural optimization. The process allows complex organic geometries that are light in weight and strong. LED lights at the rear can show chosen patterns or text. The dashboard is modular, so the interior can be adjusted and decorated. Home charging is supported.
About PIX Moving
Angelo Yu is the founder and CEO of PIX Moving, a cross-disciplinary innovator who transitioned from an architectural designer to a leader in the smart mobility field. He has redefined the concept of “moving space” through a unique architectural design perspective, breaking traditional automotive industry thinking and driving urban transportation transformation. Angelo believes, “ We need true tech 'geeks' ” which is why the “geek” culture at PIX Moving has attracted a diverse, open-minded international team. Angelo and his team have applied generative design, metal 3D printing, and AI technologies to automotive manufacturing.
Award Record
PIX Moving is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design Award
The A' Vehicle Design Award is an international vehicle design competition recognizing good vehicle designs by best vehicle designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to vehicle designers, mobility solution providers, transportation design studios and automotive engineers from all countries. Entries typically include cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, buses and trains. Awarded vehicle designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/vehicle
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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/171769
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/171769
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!171769
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/367473
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://roboev.pixmoving.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- PIX Beastie Two Seater Electric Vehicle
- Function
- Two Seater Electric Vehicle
- Category
- Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Automotive
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Dim Gray, Sandy Brown, Light Slate Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- PIX Moving
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #171769
Credits
- Team
- Angelo Yu, Panda Yang, Jiangshan Li, Shikang Wang, Chang Zhou and Artem Smirnov
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Redefines the visual and functional aspects of urban mobility. Inspired by the biomechanical structure of a dinosaur skull, its design leverages AI powered generative design and metal 3D printing to achieve organic, streamlined skeletal lines and complex geometric forms unattainable through traditional manufacturing. The design blends futuristic minimalism with retro nostalgia. Not only that, it also offers a wide range of customizable features. For instance, the LED lights at the rear can display any pattern or text according to the preference of the user, allowing for a personalized touch.
- Inspiration
- Observing that most vehicles today are monotonous, we envisioned a highly personalized mode of transportation. Inspired by the biomechanical efficiency of dinosaur skulls, we created a vehicle that is not only durable and efficient but also stands out on the street, symbolizing both identity and attitude. Recognizing the challenges of narrow streets and limited parking in many European cities, we aimed to design a compact, efficient vehicle to help people navigate urban environments with ease.
- Research
- Our research focused on designing an innovative urban mobility solution. The goal was to create a lightweight, efficient, and environmentally friendly electric vehicle using advanced technologies. We employed generative design and AI powered simulations to optimize structure and performance. Data was collected through prototyping and testing, focusing on material efficiency and user experience. Key participants included automotive engineers, industrial designers, and AI experts. Results showed significant improvements in strength, material usage, and energy efficiency, impacting automotive design and urban mobility.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge was integrating the biomimetic design with practical automotive manufacturing. Our goal was to create a body structure that is both aesthetic, efficient, and durable. However, the complex organic shapes and unconventional angles posed challenges in 3D printing. We overcame these challenges by using algorithms to adjust material distribution and printing angles, ensuring the design remained visually appealing, structurally strong, and optimized for the best printing results and stability.
- Realization and Technology
- It combines generative design with industrial metal 3D printing, leveraging AI powered simulation design and structural topology optimization to maximize material performance and utilization, achieving both lightweight construction and enhanced strength. The simulation design helps identify weak points in the structure and optimize them, ensuring the vehicle maintains both aesthetics and functionality while achieving high strength and material efficiency. The body and chassis are entirely made using 3D printing technology, providing the vehicle with a unique structure and flexibility, breaking the limitations of traditional manufacturing.
- Operation and Interaction
- It is a micro electric vehicle designed for urban travel, offering simple operation similar to a regular car. Its main features include lightweight construction and high efficiency, providing a smooth and comfortable driving experience, especially for navigating narrow city streets with ease. It comes with an AI voice assistant that offers driving support and emotional companionship through voice commands. Additionally, it supports home charging, delivering superior performance and energy efficiency compared to traditional cars, ensuring an exceptional user experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in June 2023 in China and completed the development phase in June 2024. The prototype was first exhibited at the Okinawa Expo in Japan in November 2024. It will be showcased next at the IAA Mobility exhibition in Germany in September 2025.
- Specifications
- Width 2503mm Depth 1460mm Height 1603mm Wheelbase 1900mm Track width 1286mm
- Keywords
- PIX Beastie, PIX RoboEV, Electric Vehicle, Metal 3D Printing, Biomimetic Design, Mini Car, PIX Moving, Micro Mobility, AI-Driven Design
