Torqway Hybrid Le Véhicule D'exercice Physique by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Le Véhicule D'exercice Physique by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award de Fer in Articles de Sport Competition Category.

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Torqway Hybrid Le Véhicule D'exercice Physique

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

A' Design Award de Fer Winner in Articles de Sport Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Le Véhicule D'exercice Physique

Le véhicule de conduite nordique. Il s'agit d'un dispositif d'activité innovant pour l'exercice physique, qui aide les personnes matures à maintenir une bonne condition physique et une indépendance physique. Riding Torqway active tous les groupes musculaires, ne sollicite pas les articulations et ses exercices sont jusqu'à 20% plus efficaces que la marche. Le Torqway est très sûr et stable en raison de son centre de gravité bas avec des batteries situées dans le sol. Grâce à la mise en œuvre de la technologie d'entraînement hybride avancée, la navigation sur le Torqway est très simple et pratique. Le véhicule se connecte à l'application pour les mises à jour de suivi d'activité.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

Torqway Hybrid Le Véhicule D'exercice Physique est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer, une reconnaissance prestigieuse décernée à de bons designs qui répondent aux exigences professionnelles et industrielles attendues de créations bien conçues. Les lauréats Fer démontrent la grande compétence, la haute spécialisation, la compréhension experte et la capacité créative de leurs créateurs. Torqway Hybrid Le Véhicule D'exercice Physique est censé être une création très estimée, admirée et chérie, pratique et innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie et présente des caractéristiques techniques compétentes associées à un savoir-faire et à du talent. Torqway Hybrid Le Véhicule D'exercice Physique est respecté pour sa rigueur et est conçu pour apporter des améliorations de la qualité de vie qui contribuent à faire du monde un monde meilleur.

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,