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IO transformable aero bike
IO aero bike consists of fewer components and a more intuitive user interface making it easier for older people to access sports.
Product design
Company
Nova Design
Project year
2019
My role
Product designer・3D model builder・Concept designer
Team member
Kai-Shiang, Chang 張凱翔

Project story
Motivation
"The equipment at the gym seems too professional for me even if I want to use it, I just feel the distance." - Jack (62-year-old)
While gym equipment can sometimes feel too advanced, leading to intimidation, the IO Aero Bike counters this with its simple design, fewer parts, and user-friendly interface. This considerate approach makes it especially accessible for people of all ages, including seniors, enabling them to enjoy sports and the benefits of physical activity with confidence.

Intuitive Design with Minimal Components
The IO Aero Bike presents an innovative blend of upright and recumbent modes, elegantly integrated into a user-friendly design. Transitioning between these modes is as simple as adjusting the main support vertically, catering to individual preferences. The seat, featuring a smooth slider mechanism, offers infinite height variations to ensure utmost comfort. Assembling the bike mirrors the simplicity of stacking bricks, utilizing just six components and three tenon joints, reducing the hassle of setup and fine-tuning. IO's minimalist and intuitive interface further elevates the overall user experience, catering to individuals of varying expertise levels.

Feature introduction

- 1Flexible handelInvolves evaluating different products, creating purchase plans, and reporting data, including ROI.
- 2Lockable handle hingeInvolves selecting a product or service based on various factors such as need, quality, cost, and suitability for a particular purpose.
- 3Compact magnetic cycleInvolves evaluating different products, creating purchase plans, and reporting data, including ROI.
- 4Adjustable bike seatInvolves selecting a product or service based on various factors such as need, quality, cost, and suitability for a particular purpose.
- 5Height lockInvolves evaluating different products, creating purchase plans, and reporting data, including ROI.
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Outcome & Impact
1st place of National palace souvenir design contest
This project has received Taiwan National Palace museum design award and the product is selling in the museum restaurant.
A patented product
This product was in production in 2019. Was widely sold in 7-11 and local supermarket in Taiwan.
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