Torqway Hybrid Vehiculul Cu Exerciții Fizice by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Vehiculul Cu Exerciții Fizice by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award de Fier in Articole Sportive Competition Category.

FierArticole Sportive· 2019

Torqway Hybrid Vehiculul Cu Exerciții Fizice

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

A' Design Award de Fier Winner in Articole Sportive Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Vehiculul Cu Exerciții Fizice

Vehiculul de călărit nordic. Acesta este un dispozitiv de activitate inovator pentru exerciții fizice, care sprijină persoanele mature în menținerea condițiilor bune și a independenței fizice. Călărește Torqway activează toate grupele musculare, nu pune eforturi pe articulații, iar exercițiile sale sunt cu până la 20% mai eficiente decât mersul. Torqway este foarte sigur și stabil datorită centrului său de greutate redus cu baterii amplasate în podea. Prin implementarea tehnologiei avansate de unitate hibridă, navigarea în Torqway este foarte ușoară și convenabilă. Vehiculul se conectează cu aplicația pentru actualizările de urmărire a activității.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fier

Torqway Hybrid Vehiculul Cu Exerciții Fizice a câștigat A' Design Award de Fier, o recunoaștere prestigioasă acordată designurilor bune care îndeplinesc cerințele profesionale și industriale așteptate de la creații bine concepute. Câștigătorii Fierului demonstrează mare pricepere, înaltă specializare, înțelegere de specialitate și capacitate creativă din partea creatorilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Torqway Hybrid Vehiculul Cu Exerciții Fizice să fie o creație foarte apreciată, admirată și prețuită, practică și inovatoare. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Fier integrează cele mai bune practici din industrie și are caracteristici tehnice competente îmbinate cu know-how și talent. Pentru acuratețea sa, Torqway Hybrid Vehiculul Cu Exerciții Fizice merită respect și este conceput pentru a aduce îmbunătățiri ale calității vieții care ajută la facerea lumii un loc mai bun.

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,