Designing a micro-mobility solution to encourage sustainable urban travel
As urban populations grow, so does the demand for efficient, sustainable short-distance travel. This personal study explores the design of an electric scooter that encourages low-emission city commuting, combining clean aesthetics with functional design for a premium, approachable micro-mobility solution.
Designing a micro-mobility solution to encourage sustainable urban travel
As urban populations grow, so does the demand for efficient, sustainable short-distance travel. This personal study explores the design of an electric scooter that encourages low-emission city commuting, combining clean aesthetics with functional design for a premium, approachable micro-mobility solution.
Designing a micro-mobility solution to encourage sustainable urban travel
As urban populations grow, so does the demand for efficient, sustainable short-distance travel. This personal study explores the design of an electric scooter that encourages low-emission city commuting, combining clean aesthetics with functional design for a premium, approachable micro-mobility solution.
Designing a micro-mobility solution to encourage sustainable urban travel
As urban populations grow, so does the demand for efficient, sustainable short-distance travel. This personal study explores the design of an electric scooter that encourages low-emission city commuting, combining clean aesthetics with functional design for a premium, approachable micro-mobility solution.
Process
I began with research into current drive systems, existing scooters on the market, frame materials and geometry. This informed sketch work exploring frame layouts, folding mechanisms and headset configurations, alongside styling studies to establish the overall form and design language. Once the direction was resolved, I moved into detailed 3D CAD, refining the frame silhouette, drive system integration and collapsing mechanism, before validating the design through prototyping.
Outcome
The final concept pairs a carbon fibre monocoque chassis with an aluminium down tube. A 350W front hub motor and a 460Wh lithium-ion battery pack drives the scooter, whilst enabling a clean and compact silhouette. A sprung, gear cable operated quick-release system runs internally within the chassis, allowing the scooter to collapse for compact storage. A magnetic, detachable system controller completes the concept, displaying live ride data and navigation, handling motor control, and doubling as a removable security key.
Process
I began with research into current drive systems, existing scooters on the market, frame materials and geometry. This informed sketch work exploring frame layouts, folding mechanisms and headset configurations, alongside styling studies to establish the overall form and design language. Once the direction was resolved, I moved into detailed 3D CAD, refining the frame silhouette, drive system integration and collapsing mechanism, before validating the design through prototyping.
Outcome
The final concept pairs a carbon fibre monocoque chassis with an aluminium down tube. A 350W front hub motor and a 460Wh lithium-ion battery pack drives the scooter, whilst enabling a clean and compact silhouette. A sprung, gear cable operated quick-release system runs internally within the chassis, allowing the scooter to collapse for compact storage. A magnetic, detachable system controller completes the concept, displaying live ride data and navigation, handling motor control, and doubling as a removable security key.
Process
I began with research into current drive systems, existing scooters on the market, frame materials and geometry. This informed sketch work exploring frame layouts, folding mechanisms and headset configurations, alongside styling studies to establish the overall form and design language. Once the direction was resolved, I moved into detailed 3D CAD, refining the frame silhouette, drive system integration and collapsing mechanism, before validating the design through prototyping.
Outcome
The final concept pairs a carbon fibre monocoque chassis with an aluminium down tube. A 350W front hub motor and a 460Wh lithium-ion battery pack drives the scooter, whilst enabling a clean and compact silhouette. A sprung, gear cable operated quick-release system runs internally within the chassis, allowing the scooter to collapse for compact storage. A magnetic, detachable system controller completes the concept, displaying live ride data and navigation, handling motor control, and doubling as a removable security key.
Process
I began with research into current drive systems, existing scooters on the market, frame materials and geometry. This informed sketch work exploring frame layouts, folding mechanisms and headset configurations, alongside styling studies to establish the overall form and design language. Once the direction was resolved, I moved into detailed 3D CAD, refining the frame silhouette, drive system integration and collapsing mechanism, before validating the design through prototyping.
Outcome
The final concept pairs a carbon fibre monocoque chassis with an aluminium down tube. A 350W front hub motor and a 460Wh lithium-ion battery pack drives the scooter, whilst enabling a clean and compact silhouette. A sprung, gear cable operated quick-release system runs internally within the chassis, allowing the scooter to collapse for compact storage. A magnetic, detachable system controller completes the concept, displaying live ride data and navigation, handling motor control, and doubling as a removable security key.