Torqway Hybrid Koloi E Koetlisang Mmele by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dihlahiswa tsa Dipapadi, Bophelo bo Botle le Thepa ya Boithabiso Competition Category.
TšepeDihlahiswa tsa Dipapadi· 2019
Torqway Hybrid Koloi E Koetlisang Mmele
Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.
Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Dihlahiswa tsa Dipapadi Category
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The Design
About Torqway Hybrid Koloi E Koetlisang Mmele
Koloi e tsamaeang ea Nordic. Ena ke sesebelisoa sa mokhoa oa ho itlhahisa bakeng sa boikoetliso ba 'mele, se ts'ehetsang batho ba holileng tsebong ho boloka boemo bo botle le boipuso. Riding Torqway e kenya tšebetsong lihlopha tsohle tsa mesifa, ha e behe lits'oants'o, 'me boikoetliso ba eona bo matla ho feta ho tsamaea. Torqway e bolokehile haholo ebile e tsitsitse ka lebaka la sebaka sa eona se tlase sa matla a khoheli se nang le libeteri tse mokatong o ka tlase. Ka ts'ebetso ea theknoloji e tsoetseng pele ea hybrid drive, ho tsamaea Torqway ho bonolo haholo ebile ho bonolo. Koloi e hokahana le sesebelisoa bakeng sa lipapatso tse latelang tsa tšebetso.
The Recognition
About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award
Torqway Hybrid Koloi E Koetlisang Mmele ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Torqway Hybrid Koloi E Koetlisang Mmele e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Torqway Hybrid Koloi E Koetlisang Mmele e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.
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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