Torqway Hybrid Imoto Yokuzivocavoca Umzimba by Zbigniew Dubiel

Torqway Hybrid Imoto Yokuzivocavoca Umzimba by Zbigniew Dubiel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Impahla Yezemidlalo Competition Category.

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Torqway Hybrid Imoto Yokuzivocavoca Umzimba

by Zbigniew Dubiel

Client: Torqway Sp. z o.o.

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Impahla Yezemidlalo Category

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The Design

About Torqway Hybrid Imoto Yokuzivocavoca Umzimba

Imoto egibele uNordic. Lokhu kuyinsiza yokwenza umsebenzi wokuzivocavoca ngokomzimba, okusekela abantu abavuthiwe ekugcineni isimo esihle nokuzimela ngokomzimba. Ukugibela iTorqway kusebenze wonke amaqembu emisipha, akubeki ubunzima emajoyintini, futhi izivivinyo zayo zisebenza ngokufinyelela ku-20% kunokuhamba. ITorqway iphephile kakhulu futhi izinzile ngenxa yesikhungo sayo esiphansi sokudonsa amandla ngamabhethri akhiwe phansi. Ngokusebenzisa ubuchwepheshe obuphambili be-hybrid drive technology, ukuzulazula kweTorqway kulula kakhulu futhi kufanelekile. Imoto ixhumana nohlelo lokusebenza ngezibuyekezo zokulandela umsebenzi.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Torqway Hybrid Imoto Yokuzivocavoca Umzimba iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Torqway Hybrid Imoto Yokuzivocavoca Umzimba ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Torqway Hybrid Imoto Yokuzivocavoca Umzimba iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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,