VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM SUMMER WORKSHOPS
BICYCLE
FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW 2008
CERAMICS AND SOUND EXHIBITION
100 PERCENT DESIGN SHANGHAI
HAMBURG HARLEY DAYS 2008
BERLIN DESIGN FESTIVAL 2008
NEW YORK DESIGN WEEK 2008
MAKER FAIRE 2008
Posted by: Mark Vanderbeeken
|
Comments (2)
An American industry survey recently revealed that the number of casual bikers had dropped nearly 50% in the previous decade, whereas the number of cycling "enthusiasts" has nearly tripled in the same time. That means that there were more than 160 million Americans currently not riding bikes.
Japanese bike part manufacturer Shimano set out to reach out to them. With the help of design consultancy IDEO, they created "Coasting," a bicycle that's "smart enough to shift gears for you, keep you comfy on those casual rides around town, and one that will permanently put a smile on your face."
More on the user-centered research and design process on Putting People First.
100% Shanghai Gallery
Steve Portigal
It's the economy, stupid
Dunne and Raby
Comments
When are they going to figure out that no one wants a brown stripe up their back or front, especially not casual bike riders. Someone please put fenders on these things.
The kind of people that ride this bike people dont ride in the rain. Ill bet that brown stripe on your back isnt dirt. Its poo-poo.