Goodbikes Kaupapa Whakaawe Hapori by Squared

Goodbikes Kaupapa Whakaawe Hapori by Squared is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Pāpori Competition Category.

RinoPāpori· 2025

Goodbikes Kaupapa Whakaawe Hapori

by Squared

Client: Desert & Ocean Coworking

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Pāpori Category

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The Design

About Goodbikes Kaupapa Whakaawe Hapori

Ko Goodbikes he kaupapa whakaawe hapori e huri ai te tāpoi hei tautoko hapori i Swakopmund, Namibia. Ka hokona e ngā manuhiri ngā paihikara i ngā utu motuhake, ka whakamahia ngā paihikara i te wā e noho ana rātou, ā, ka koha i ngā paihikara i mua i tō rātou wehenga. Ka whakatikaina ngā paihikara i tukuna e ngā toa whakatika paihikara ā-rohe, ā, ka hoatu ki ngā kainoho e hiahia ana ki te waka mō te mahi, te mātauranga me ngā ratonga o ia rā. Ka whakahaerehia te kaupapa nei tahi me ngā pakihi ā-rohe me te kaunihera. Ko te tuakiri ātea e whakamahi ana i ngā whakaahua māmā, kaha hoki, e whakamahia ana ki ngā panui, ngā pukapuka rīpoata, ngā piri, ngā papa paihikara whakarewa, ngā papa inu me ngā ihirangi matihiko.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Goodbikes Kaupapa Whakaawe Hapori te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Goodbikes Kaupapa Whakaawe Hapori he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Goodbikes Kaupapa Whakaawe Hapori mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Goodbikes is a community-driven initiative transforming tourism in Namibia into social impact. Visitors in Swakopmund purchase bikes at special rates and donate them before leaving, providing essential transportation for locals. Partnering with businesses and the municipality, donated bikes are repaired and redistributed. This sustainable model promotes mobility, supports local repair shops, and reduces carbon footprints proving that a simple idea can create lasting change.
Dimensions & Packaging: Goodbikes features a full-range print communication system, including posters, flyers, and eco-friendly stickers. Custom metal bike plates serve as durable identification tags for donated bikes. Branded coasters are placed in cafés around town to boost awareness. The digital campaign includes website assets, social media content, and motion graphics optimized for engagement across platforms.
Tags: social campaign, donation-based initiative, creative design, community engagement, sustainable transportation, eco-friendly mobility, social good, bicycle donation, local empowerment, awareness campaign
Production Technology: Goodbikes was developed through a strategic blend of branding, UX design, and community-driven engagement. The campaign’s identity features bold, minimal visuals for clarity and impact. Digital assets were crafted using vector-based design and motion graphics, while print materials utilized eco-friendly inks and recycled paper. The initiative leveraged behavioral design techniques to seamlessly integrate donation incentives, ensuring maximum participation and sustainability.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was overcoming the logistical complexities of creating a donation-based system that integrated seamlessly with tourism. Balancing visitor engagement with local needs while ensuring sustainable bike repair and distribution was difficult. We navigated the challenge of limited local resources and community engagement in a small town. Overcoming these hurdles required careful collaboration with businesses and the municipality, aligning diverse stakeholders to create a smooth, impactful process.
Research: Goodbikes was developed through qualitative research to understand mobility challenges in Swakopmund.
Objective: Improve local transportation access via sustainable solutions.
Methodology: Interviews, surveys, and observational studies.
Tools: Community feedback, municipal data. Participants: Tourists, locals, businesses.
Results: High visitor interest, strong local need. Impact: A scalable model for eco-mobility and social good, merging tourism with lasting community benefits.
Inspiration: Inspired by the power of community and sustainable mobility, Goodbikes transforms travel into lasting impact. By donating bicycles, visitors help locals access work, education, and essential services while promoting eco-friendly transport. The initiative supports local repair shops, reduces carbon footprints, and fosters a culture of shared responsibility proving that small actions can drive big change.
Project Duration: Started in June 2024 and ongoing.
Operation Flow: Goodbikes is simple and impactful: visitors purchase a bike at a special rate, use it during their stay, and donate it before leaving. The donated bikes are then repaired and given to locals in need. The interaction is seamless: travelers enjoy eco-friendly transport, while the community gains long-term mobility. Stickers, coasters, and digital campaigns spread awareness, making participation easy and rewarding. It’s a cycle of giving that keeps moving forward.
Team Members: Creative Director: Yana Okoliyska
Marketing & Strategy Director: Marina Varlyakova
Digital Growth Strategist: Nikola Ivanov
Graphic Designer: Desi Todorova
Image Credits: Creative Director - Yana Okoliyska
Marketing & Strategy Director - Marina Varlyakova
Digital Growth Strategist - Nikola Ivanov
Graphic Designer - Desi Todorova