PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & CONCEPT DESIGN
THULE WINTER KIT
The task from Thule was to create a winter kit concept for their existing multi-sport stroller. The assignment description was left vague for a long time to avoid early constraints and keep the mind open for creativeness. The project was conducted in close relation with Thule together with a team of three other engineers.
Among other things, it included research, field studies, several idea generations, workshops, sketching, 3D-modeling, prototyping, and testing. The results really exceeded our partner’s expectations and ended up in a patent-pending design. For this reason, only the concept prior to the final design is presented here at Thule’s request.
DISCIPLINES
Strategic research / Idea generation / Industrial design / Colour, material and finish / Engineering / Form, fit, function / Prototyping
THE CONCEPT
STROLLER TO SLED
Stroller mode – The sled is always attached at the bottom of the Thule Chariot. Stroller wheels, brakes, and all other functions are unaffected.
Sled mode – Stroller wheels are flipped upside-down. The back wheels are moved to the extended hubs on the sled.
Hybrid mode – For shorter snow-free distances. Just push the handle down and pass on the back wheels.
“The final results really exceeded our expectations. The solution is simple and elegant, yet functional and with multi-purposes. The design is applied for a patent and we hope to get it in production.”
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