Velosione Elektrische Fiets by DO:IT Solutions

Velosione Elektrische Fiets by DO:IT Solutions is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in IJzer in Voertuig-, Mobiliteits- en Transportontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerVoertuig· 2021

Velosione Elektrische Fiets

by DO:IT Solutions

Client: DO:IT Solutions

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Voertuig Category

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The Design

About Velosione Elektrische Fiets

Velosione is een elektrische fiets ontworpen voor massaproductie. Het frame is vervaardigd uit thermoplastische composieten en maakt gebruik van een gesloten buisgeometrie. De lichtgewicht holle buisconstructie biedt een hogere stijfheid en elasticiteit dan aluminium. Modulaire mallen maken verschillende framematen mogelijk tegen lage extra kosten dankzij variabele spuitgietgereedschappen. Het frame integreert LED-verlichting, sensoren, een capacitieve touch-interface en een volledig verborgen accu. Het materiaal is recyclebaar, en het productieproces vermindert kosten, productietijd en CO2-uitstoot.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Velosione Elektrische Fiets is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Velosione Elektrische Fiets wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Velosione Elektrische Fiets wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Velosione is a sustainable electric bicycle for mass production. It is the first e-bicycle with a frame produced using advanced thermoplastic composites and closed tube geometry. The lightweight hollow pipe geometry offers higher stiffnes and elasticity than aluminum, rugged and long-living. Modular Moulds offer Different frame sizes at low additional costs by use of variable injection molding master tools.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length x With x Height: 110mm x 25mm x 70mm
Tags: e-bike, electric, bicycle, sustainability, plastic
Production Technology: Designed as rigid hollow tube frame at the very edge of fluid-injection molding technology. The manufacturing process, which is new in the bicycle industry, has decisive advantages in product design. Since an independence from the restrictions of tube forming (hydroforming process) has been achieved, there are now numerous options for functional integration (light, sensors, security) as well as the three-dimensional shaping of the frame geometry. Taking into account plastic-friendly design, the customer benefit can be increased for many applications. Further advantages are the increased resilience, reduced production costs and times and a lower CO2 footprint. We reach for a reduction of more than 50% of CO2 emission over the whole product life cycle. One percent of the bicycle world market (1.300.000 bicycles per year) can reduce the CO2 emissions up to 16455ton/a which equals the thermal renovation of 14.000 apartments or annual CO2 emissions of 5.500 cars The material is 100% recyclable and a cost-efficient production can be realized in the European Union.
Design Challenge: The challenge of fluctuating between creativity and technology has always been a driving force throughout the product development process. The conceptual and emotional spirit of the Automotive world in combination with the scientific and technical approach of engineering pushed an interdisciplinary approach to continuously validate the concept, product, technology and market as well as the business model along with the consumer’s needs and preferences.
Research: In our international Design Studio and Engineering Consultancy we work with a team of interdisciplinary experts, who are hand-picked for each project. This way bespoke solutions are created. The modular teams support projects from its inception all the way through to its launch, which ensures the highest level of quality.
Inspiration: It is a pragmatic wisdom to think twice before you act. Don’t jump the gun. For us there is a significant difference between thinking and doing. Best practice leads to grounded theory and vice versa. This way design can be a business multiplier but we are aware that it’s not everybody’s cup of tea. We have set ourselves the goal to combine classic design with the opportunities of the digital age to create ‘functional emotions’.
Project Duration: The project was executed 2018 mainly in Linz, Austria and was presented in Austria, Germany and Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Velosione represents a green & sustainable product. Features like integrated safety systems (low beam high beam, direction indicator, emergency flasher) combined with low maintenance offer maximum convenience. Integrated product features like LED-lights, sensors and material damping properties next to capacitive Touch Interaction and operation app push the limits of digital connectivity. The Whole frame offers the possibility to be covered in scratch resistant design foils. The user gets an elegant bike frame with fully integrated battery and technology.
Team Members: Umut Cakmak
Michael Hofbauer
Florian Nimmervoll
Christian Wolfsberger
Image Credits: Image Credits (#1-#5): Michael Hofbauer, DO:IT Solutions, 2020
Video Credits: Plastic Innovations, 2018