Torqway Hybrid Fysike Oefeningsauto by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Fysike Oefeningsauto by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award yn Izer in Sportartikelen, Fitness en Rekreaasje-apparatuer Ûntwerp Competition Category.

IzerSportartikelen· 2019

Torqway Hybrid Fysike Oefeningsauto

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Sportartikelen Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Fysike Oefeningsauto

De Noardske rydbaan. Dit is in ynnovatyf aktiviteiteapparaat foar fysike oefening, dy't folwoeksen minsken stipet by it behâld fan in goede kondysje en fysike ûnôfhinklikens. Ride Torqway aktiveart alle spiergroepen, it makket gjin spanning op gewrichten, en de oefeningen binne oant 20% effektiver dan rinnen. De Torqway is heul feilich en stabyl fanwege har lege swiertepunt mei batterijen yn 'e flier. Troch ymplemintaasje fan 'e avansearre hybride drive technology is it navigearjen fan de Torqway hiel maklik en handich. De auto ferbynt mei de app foar updates foar tracking fan aktiviteiten.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Izer

Torqway Hybrid Fysike Oefeningsauto is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Torqway Hybrid Fysike Oefeningsauto wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Torqway Hybrid Fysike Oefeningsauto wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

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,