Torqway Hybrid Ko Te Waka Whakapakari Tinana by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Ko Te Waka Whakapakari Tinana by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Taputapu Hākinakina, Hauora Tinana me ngā Taputapu Ngahau Competition Category.

RinoTaputapu Hākinakina· 2019

Torqway Hybrid Ko Te Waka Whakapakari Tinana

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Taputapu Hākinakina Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Ko Te Waka Whakapakari Tinana

Te waka rewa kei te Nordic. He taputapu hihiri tenei hei whakangungu tinana, hei tautoko i te hunga pakeke ki te pupuri pai me te rangatiratanga o te tinana. Ko te eke i te Torqway te whakahohe i nga roopu uaua katoa, kaore e waiho he riaka ki runga ki nga hononga, ana ko ana mahi kei te 20% te kaha ake i te hikoi. He tino pai te Torqway na te mea na tana pokapū iti e kaha ana me nga pākahiko kei te papa. Na te whakatinanatanga o te hangarau taraiwa rererangi matatau, he ngawari te whakatere i te Torqway. Ka honoa te waka me te taupānga mo nga kaupapa whakahou i nga mahi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Torqway Hybrid Ko Te Waka Whakapakari Tinana 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 Torqway Hybrid Ko Te Waka Whakapakari Tinana 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 Torqway Hybrid Ko Te Waka Whakapakari Tinana 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: 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,