bambu bycicles
bambu bycicles
TIMELINE
4 weeks
TIMELINE
4 weeks
PROJECT
Academic
Group
PROJECT
Academic
Group
PROJECT
Academic
Group
Bachelor's
in Design
Bachelor's
in Design
BRIEFING
Bambu Bicycles challenged IADE’s Design students to imagine two
new bicycle frames for two new products: a balance bike and an
electric bicycle. Working in pairs, students had to choose which
product they wanted to develop and create an innovative design
using bamboo as its main material.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Balance Bike proposed by the group is designed for children aged 2 to 5,
with a maximum weight capacity of 25 kg. It is an innovative design made
primarily from bamboo, created to make parents’ lives easier. The bike is
foldable, making it easier to transport and store. Additionally, each bike comes
with a bamboo-fibre carrying bag, allowing it to be transported with ease.
To make the bike more ergonomic and adaptable to the child’s growth, both
the seat and handlebars are adjustable. As a Balance Bike is designed to
develop a child’s balance and independence, the proposed design features
a steeper frame angle to provide greater stability.
MATILDE'S GOALS & CHALLENGES
Matilde felt very confident about the group’s proposal, so her
main goal was to ensure that the concept was clearly understood
by the client and that its value was effectively communicated.
Since product design is not her strongest area, she occasionally
found the technical drawing stage challenging. However, her colleague
provided all the support she needed throughout the process.
CLIENT
bambu bicycles
CLIENT
bambu bicycles
SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended age: 2–5 years
Maximum weight: 25 kg
Adjustable handlebars: 50–58 cm
Adjustable seat: 35–45 cm
Foldable — easy to transport and store
PRACTICALITY
The bike’s practicality is reflected in its transportation and storage.
It was designed to be foldable and can be stored in a bag made
from bamboo fibres, allowing the children’s accompanying adults
to carry it with ease.
MATILDE'S ROLE IN THE PROJECT
As this was a pair project, the entire process was developed
collaboratively. Brainstorming, research and model development
were carried out by both members. Matilde then focused on the
product’s communication and presentation, while her colleague
was responsible for developing the technical drawings.
CLIENT
bambu bicycles
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Balance Bike proposed by the group is designed
for children aged 2 to 5, with a maximum weight
capacity of 25 kg. It is an innovative design made
primarily from bamboo, created to make parents’
lives easier. The bike is foldable, making it easier to
transport and store. Additionally, each bike comes
with a bamboo-fibre carrying bag, allowing it to be
transported with ease. To make the bike more
ergonomic and adaptable to the child’s growth,
both the seat and handlebars are adjustable. As a
Balance Bike is designed to develop a child’s balance
and independence, the proposed design features a
steeper frame angle to provide greater stability.
SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended age: 2–5 years
Maximum weight: 25 kg
Adjustable handlebars: 50–58 cm
Adjustable seat: 35–45 cm
Foldable — easy to transport and store
PRACTICALITY
The bike’s practicality is reflected in its transportation
and storage. It was designed to be foldable and can
be stored in a bag made from bamboo fibres, allowing
the children’s accompanying adults to carry it with ease.
MATILDE'S ROLE IN THE PROJECT
As this was a pair project, the entire process was
developed collaboratively. Brainstorming, research
and model development were carried out by both
members. Matilde then focused on the product’s
communication and presentation, while her colleague
was responsible for developing the technical drawings.
MATILDE'S GOALS & CHALLENGES
Matilde felt very confident about the group’s proposal,
so her main goal was to ensure that the concept was
clearly understood by the client and that its value was
effectively communicated. Since product design is not
her strongest area, she occasionally found the technical
drawing stage challenging. However, her colleague provided
all the support she needed throughout the process.
BRIEFING
Bambu Bicycles challenged IADE’s Design students
to imagine two new bicycle frames for two new
products: a balance bike and an electric bicycle.
Working in pairs, students had to choose which
product they wanted to develop and create an
innovative design using bamboo as its main material.