Torqway Hybrid Fysiskt Träningsfordon by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Fysiskt Träningsfordon by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award i Järn in Sportartiklar, Fitness och Fritidsutrustningsdesign Competition Category.

JärnSportartiklar· 2019

Torqway Hybrid Fysiskt Träningsfordon

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

A' Design Award i Järn Winner in Sportartiklar Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Fysiskt Träningsfordon

Det nordiska ridfordonet. Detta är en innovativ aktivitetsapparat för fysisk träning, som stöder mogna människor att upprätthålla gott skick och fysisk oberoende. Att rida Torqway aktiverar alla muskelgrupper, det inte belastar lederna och dess övningar är upp till 20% effektivare än att gå. Torqway är mycket säker och stabil på grund av dess låga tyngdpunkt med batterier placerade i golvet. Genom att implementera den avancerade hybriddrivtekniken är det mycket enkelt och bekvämt att navigera i Torqway. Fordonet ansluter till appen för uppdateringar av aktivitetsspårning.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Järn

Torqway Hybrid Fysiskt Träningsfordon är vinnare av A' Design Award i Järn, ett prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas bra designverk som uppfyller de professionella och industriella krav som förväntas av välgjorda skapelser. Järnvinnare visar stor skicklighet, hög specialisering, expertförståelse och skaparnas kreativa förmåga. Torqway Hybrid Fysiskt Träningsfordon förväntas vara en högt skattad, beundrad och älskad skapelse som är praktisk och innovativ. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Järn integrerar branschens bästa praxis och har kompetenta tekniska egenskaper kopplade till kunnande och talang. Torqway Hybrid Fysiskt Träningsfordon respekteras för sin grundlighet och är utformat för att åstadkomma förbättringar av livskvaliteten som hjälper till att göra världen till en bättre plats.

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,