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Torqway Hybrid Kendharaan Olahraga Fisik by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Kendharaan Olahraga Fisik by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award Wesi in Desain Piranti Olahraga, Kebugaran lan Rekreasi Competition Category.


WesiPiranti Olahraga· 2019

Torqway Hybrid Kendharaan Olahraga Fisik

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

A' Design Award Wesi Winner in Piranti Olahraga Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Kendharaan Olahraga Fisik

Kendaraan nunggang Nordic. Iki minangka piranti kegiatan inovatif kanggo olahraga fisik, sing ndhukung wong diwasa supaya tetep apik lan kamardikan fisik. Nunggang Torqway ngaktifake kabeh klompok otot, ora sijine galur ing sendi, lan pakaryan nganti 20% luwih efektif tinimbang mlaku. Torqway aman banget lan stabil amarga pusat gravitasi sing kurang karo baterei sing ana ing lantai. Kanthi implementasi teknologi drive hibrida maju, navigasi ing Torqway gampang banget lan trep. Kendaraan nyambung karo app kanggo nganyari pelacakan kegiatan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Wesi

Torqway Hybrid Kendharaan Olahraga Fisik menang A' Design Award Wesi, pangenalan sing prestisius sing diparingake marang desain sing apik sing nyukupi kabutuhan profesional lan industri sing dikarepake saka ciptaan sing dirancang kanthi apik. Pemenang Wesi nuduhake katrampilan sing gedhe, spesialisasi sing dhuwur, pangerten ahli lan kapasitas kreatif para penciptane. Torqway Hybrid Kendharaan Olahraga Fisik dikarepake dadi ciptaan sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani sing praktis lan inovatif. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Wesi iki nggabungake praktik industri sing paling apik lan nduweni ciri teknis sing kompeten sing disambung karo kawruh lan bakat. Torqway Hybrid Kendharaan Olahraga Fisik diajeni amarga ketelitiane lan dirancang kanggo nyedhiyakake paningkatan kualitas urip sing mbiyantu ndadekake donya panggonan sing luwih apik.

Behind the Design

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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,

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