Torqway Hybrid Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zida za Masewera, Kuthamanga ndi Kupumula Competition Category.
ChitsuloZida za Masewera· 2019
Torqway Hybrid Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi
Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Zida za Masewera Category
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About Torqway Hybrid Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi
Galimoto yokwerera Nordic. Ichi ndi chida chopangira masewera olimbitsa thupi, omwe amathandiza anthu okhwima kukhalabe abwino komanso kudziyimira pawokha. Kukwera pa Torqway kumayendetsa magulu onse am'matumbo, samayika mavuto, ndipo zolimbitsa thupi zake zimakhala zogwira 20% kuposa kuyenda. Torqway ndiyotetezeka kwambiri komanso yosasunthika chifukwa cha kukoka kwake kotsika komwe kuli mabatire omwe amakhala pansi. Mwa kukhazikitsa ukadaulo wapamwamba wa hybrid drive, kuyenda pa Torqway ndikosavuta komanso kosavuta. Galimoto imalumikizana ndi pulogalamuyi pazosaka zotsatila.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
Torqway Hybrid Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Torqway Hybrid Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Torqway Hybrid Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.
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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