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Torqway Hybrid Ny Fiasan'ny Fanatanjahan-Tena by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Ny Fiasan'ny Fanatanjahan-Tena by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award Vy in Famolavolana Fitaovam-panatanjahantena, Fanatanjahantena ary Fialam-boly Competition Category.


VyFitaovam-panatanjahantena· 2019

Torqway Hybrid Ny Fiasan'ny Fanatanjahan-Tena

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

A' Design Award Vy Winner in Fitaovam-panatanjahantena Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Ny Fiasan'ny Fanatanjahan-Tena

Ny fiara mitaingina Nordic. Fitaovana maoderina ho an'ny fanatanjahan-tena ara-batana, izay manohana ny olon-dehibe amin'ny fitazomana ny fahasalamana sy ny fahaleovantena ara-batana. Mampihetsi-po ireo vondrona hozatra rehetra ny mitaingina Torqway, tsy mametraka tadin-doha amin'ny tonon-taolana izany ary ny 20% dia mahomby kokoa noho ny fandehanana. Ny Torqway dia tena voaro ary azo antoka noho ny afovoany bitika miaraka amin'ny bateria hita eny amin'ny tany. Amin'ny alàlan'ny fampiharana ny teknolojia lalotra majika, ny fanesorana ny Torqway dia tena mora sy malefaka. Ny fiara dia mifandray amin'ny fampiharana amin'ny fanavaozana ny hetsika fanavaozana ny hetsika.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Vy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ny famolavolana Torqway Hybrid Ny Fiasan'ny Fanatanjahan-Tena, fankasitrahana malaza omena ny famolavolana tsara izay mahafeno ny fepetra ara-barotra sy ara-indostria andrasana amin'ny famoronana natao tsara. Ny mpandresy Vy dia mampiseho fahaiza-manao lehibe, fahaizana manokana ambony, fahatakarana manam-pahaizana ary fahaizana mamorona an'ireo mpamorona azy. Andrasana ho famoronana ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana izay azo ampiharina sady vaovao ny famolavolana Torqway Hybrid Ny Fiasan'ny Fanatanjahan-Tena. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ity dia mampiray ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny indostria ary manana toetra ara-teknika mahomby mifandray amin'ny fahalalana sy ny talenta. Ny famolavolana Torqway Hybrid Ny Fiasan'ny Fanatanjahan-Tena dia hajaina noho ny fitandremany ary natao hanome fanatsarana ny kalitaon'ny fiainana izay manampy hahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa.

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

please see the attachment
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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