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Subkayak D46 مقابلہ بازی تے تفریحی سیاحتی کایک by Tamas Fekete

Subkayak D46 مقابلہ بازی تے تفریحی سیاحتی کایک by Tamas Fekete is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award سونے دا انعام in کھیڈ دا سامان، تندرستی تے تفریحی سامان ڈیزائن Competition Category.


سوناکھیڈ دا سامان· 2025

Subkayak D46 مقابلہ بازی تے تفریحی سیاحتی کایک

by Tamas Fekete

Client: Openend Design Ltd.

A' Design Award سونے دا انعام Winner in کھیڈ دا سامان Category

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The Design

About Subkayak D46 مقابلہ بازی تے تفریحی سیاحتی کایک

سب کایک ڈی46 سیاحت تے مقابلہ بازی دونویں کیتے ڈزائن تھیا ہے، کارکردگی تے جمالیات تے توجہ دین نال۔ اندی بصری ڈزائن دو وکھ حصیاں وچ نظری تقسیم دی خصوصیت رکھدا ہے، جیہڑا ایکوں پچھانن جوگ شکل دیندا ہے۔ کایک 3D پرنٹڈ اجزاء دی ورتوں راہیں مختلف تخصیص دے اختیارات دی حمایت کریندا ہے۔ رڈر ہیچ کور تے جھنڈے دے ہولڈر ورگے عناصر آرڈر تے بنائے ون سڳدے نیں، جیہڑے شکل، رنگ یا برانڈنگ وچ تبدیلیاں دی اجازت دیندے نیں۔ ایہ طریقہ صارفین کوں مجموعی فعالیت تے ڈزائن کوں برقرار رکھدیاں ہوئیاں اپنی کایک کوں ذاتی ترجیحات دے مطابق ذاتی بنان دی اہلیت دیندا ہے۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award سونے دا انعام

Subkayak D46 مقابلہ بازی تے تفریحی سیاحتی کایک A' Design Award سونے دا انعام دا جتݨ والا ہے، انتہائی معزز پچھاݨ جیڑھی پہلے درجے دے، شاندار تے نمایاں ڈیزائناں کوں ݙتی ویندی ہے۔ سونے دے جتݨ والے انتہائی جدت والے، بہوں بصیرت والے تے شاندار طور تے اکھیں چندھیا ݙیوݨ والے تخلیقات ہن، جیڑھے اپݨے ڈیزائنراں دی عبقریت، حکمت تے مہارت دی عکاسی کریندے ہن۔ Subkayak D46 مقابلہ بازی تے تفریحی سیاحتی کایک کنوں امید کیتی ویندی ہے جو او ہک بہوں سراہی ہوئی، رجحان ساز تے یادگار ایجاد ہوسی جیڑھی بے مثال قدر پیش کریندی ہے۔ ایہ ڈیزائن جنہاں A' Design Award سونے دا انعام جتیا ہے، ہک شاندار، محترم منصوبہ ہے جیڑھا فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن تے ٹیکنالوجی دیاں حداں کوں ڈاڈھے فائدے نال ودھیندا ہے۔ Subkayak D46 مقابلہ بازی تے تفریحی سیاحتی کایک شدید خواہش دے جذبے پیدا کریندا ہے، جوش جگیندا ہے، تخلیقی صلاحیت کوں ودھیندا ہے تے ساکوں موہ گھندا ہے۔

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The D46 kayak offerst a two-section design offering enhanced customization options despite being made of a single composite material. Additionally, it incorporates 3D printed components, such as a rudder hatch cover and flag holder, which can be customized according to the buyer's preferences, including logos and a choice of colors. These parts are made-to-order and provide a level of personalization for the owners to express their style while maintaining the functionality of the kayak.
Dimensions & Packaging
5200 mm x 460 mm x 310 mm

Crafted using vacuum infusion that ensures even resin distribution.
Incorporates foam, fiberglass or carbon fiber, and epoxy-vinylester, balancing durability with light weight.
Customization option from simple color selections to complex paint jobs. Customizable 3D printed components (race number holder, rudder hatch cover), available in any colors and with debossed graphics.

3D Printed parts:
SLS 3D Print: Nylon PA12, Dyed black
MJF 3D Print: Nylon PA12, Any color
Tags
Kayak Design, Racing Kayak, Leisure Kayak, Touring Kayak, 3D Printing, Watercraft, Boat Design, Watersport, Carbon Fiber, Speed
Production Technology
Starting with 3D scanning and reverse engineering one of Subkayak's hand-built kayak for millimeter-precise hull replication to match its hydrodynamic performance. Further development included mood boards, concept sketches, renders and numerous small-scale 3D printed draft prototypes before making the final CAD file with G3 surface continuity for a sculpted aesthetic. CNC machining of a full-size foam model followed, forming the foundation to create the master moulds to manufacture the D46.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was translating a physical kayak's precise hydrodynamics into a digital format with millimeter accuracy, essential for competition eligibility and performance. Using 3D scanning for the complex hull surface and integrating the new design features within strict size regulations required precise A-class surface modeling. The project's success depended on a single 1:1 scale CNC-d foam prototype emphasising the need for precise CAD deliverable to achieve a hand-sculpted look.
Research
Our research included surveys to understand amateur and professional kayak users' preferences in design aesthetics, customization, and cockpit ergonomics. Engaging with kayakers through both direct and online methods, we gathered insights via open-ended questions. Findings reveal a strong desire for customization options to express personal style and the need for a wider cockpit for better fit.
Inspiration
The design of the D46 kayak was inspired by the complex surface and material transitions seen in racing boats and sports cars. The aim was to visually break away from the uniformity aesthetics of single-piece kayaks by using form and color to split the kayak into two distinct sections.
Project Duration
The project started in March 2022 in Budapest and finished in January 2023 in Budapest. Since then It was exhibited in Budapest in the Hungarian Design Awards in October 2023.
Operation Flow
The kayak, being lightweight, is easily carried to the water and placed in. The user then sits in the cockpit, securing their feet on footrests and grasping the paddle with both hands. Propulsion is achieved through alternating paddle strokes on each side, while steering is managed by foot pedals controlling the rudder. This setup enables precise navigation and efficient gliding through the water, allowing for a smooth and responsive kayaking experience.
Patents
Copyright Subkayak Composites, 2025
Team Members
Tamás Fekete
Image Credits
Image Credits: Tamás Fekete

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