ION: Konceptuell utveckling av elcykel

Sammanfattning: This project was conducted in collaboration with Emtes Autotech and Berge consulting with the goal to develop and design an electric pedelec for general and off-road use. The idea behind the pedelecs Is to introduce something that can both be used as a source for everyday transportation, and as a source of fun exercise. The idea behind this is to incorporate a stronger engine into the pedelec, giving it an increase in force, acceleration and speed.  The thesis is written in the field of industrial design and will take the reader through a typical design process. The project will start with a design brief that is formulated with the client and continue into understanding the problem by analyzing the target consumer, the market and other factors of interest. The project will then go into an ideation face that explores opportunities found during research and finish with a worked-through concept that in the end was presented as a full-scale model.  Methods used during the project are among others: Bootleg Bootcamp, Gannt-schedule, Functional analysis, Trend analysis, Parts breakdown structure, Competitor analysis, Image board, Brainstorming, CAD-modelling and Rapid prototyping.