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Design Grant

Design Grant featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Lvneng Umi

Umi is a multi-mode electric bicycle designed for Z-generation groups and developed based on the concept of green travel. It is designed on the basis of revivalism and integrated with modern elements, which cater to the aesthetic of young groups. It is equipped with an SCE wisdom and cool double-mode driving system. Users may switch the mode between sport and mileage. It is equipped with opposed-cylinder disc brakes, which can reduce the braking distance by 30-percent and ensure user security.

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Archer Line

Sit back and relax. Enjoy a chilled drink from your bar. Traveling in an Okcu vehicle means you never have to leave the comforts of home behind. Okcu vehicles are fitted with everything possible to create the most beautiful and stylish living room to be found on the roads. If you desire an indulgent super luxury vehicle crammed with high-tech entertainment systems, an ultimate business tool packed with the latest mobile communications technology, you know that Okcu can make your dreams come true.

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Union

This is a convenient new design of a bicycle lock. It has three innovations: fingerprint unlocking, magnetic attachment and reflective warning. The lock breaks the form limitation of traditional bicycle by the way of creatively combining the lock and the seat post. Fingerprint unlocking prevents problems associated with losing keys. Magnetic attachment can make sure that the bicycle lock is firmly affixed to the the seat tube.

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Nibbiorosso

For bike designs, and especially for E-bikes, issues with user friendliness and system optimization remain tenacious. Creating a system that can reliably function in the long run, whilst being easy to operate and modify is crucial within its market. Issues such as torque, system simplicity, battery life, and battery interchangeability, also become issues of in the scope of such projects.

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Hyena

Hyena is a special motorcycle applying to extreme environments, such as disaster rescue, material searching, ecological protection and field research. The motorcycle is mainly made of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber sheet. Based on the concept of IOT, the designer created Hyena SNS (social networking services) for Hyena, which can make more efficient information transfer during the operation for the operators.

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Velosione

Velosione is an electric mass production bicycle with a frame made of thermoplastic composites. It has a closed tube lightweight hollow pipe geometry. This offers higher stiffness and elasticity than conventional aluminium frames. It is customisable with modular moulds offering different frame designs and sizes. This asset makes Velosione cost efficient and suitable for shared mobility. Integration of technology such as lights, sensors and buttons give additional customer benefits. Overall, the design reflects lightweight and shows the innovation and opportunities of the sustainable material.

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