Design of Dynamic Bicycle Path Lighting using principles from the Circular Economy

This report presents the results of the design of dynamic bicycle path lighting using a circular design approach for the company Lightwell. In the next decade, 600 million Euros will be invested in the construction of ‘bicycle’ highways, in order to stimulate commuting by bicycle. As no specialized bicycle path lighting is currently available, a...

The Ideal Electric Bicycle for Commuters

This thesis represents a graduation project that was done for the early stage startup: Spaac. The alternative title is: A Design Intervention to Stimulate E-Bike Acceptance. A bicycle was designed to appeal to young commuters that currently do not ride e-bikes because of the social stigma. The Cultural Strategy of Douglas Holt was used to come...

Design of a new concept for rear lighting for bicycles of Koga

For this graduation project the assignment was given to design of a new concept for rear lighting for bicycles of Koga. This thesis describes both the process as the design itself, to give the reader the important insights gained at the process of this graduation project or just a quick but detailed look at the final design. Process The strategy...

Development of a new front-part design for a VANMOOF bicycle

Main objective of this project is the development a new front-part design for VANMOOF bicycles. The definitive bicycle design provides a modular product portfolio structure. Other important aspects are less vulnerable brake and gear cables, a less obtrusive handlebar design and an improved bicycle fit.

Bicycle Transportation

When travelling, people are going to a shop by twenty percent. Nearly all of these trips are within a very short distance. For dense urban area’s people travel nearly two kilometres to a shop, less dense areas take only three kilometres. Remarkably fifty percent of the Dutch customers use the car to carry their purchases. The bicycle is a fast...

Energy on the bicycle, a new feature for a VANMOOF

This master thesis describes the design of a new feature for a VANMOOF bicycle. Besides this the thesis describes how the power needed for this new feature can be generated on the bicycle.

Design of a smart safety device for dangerous traffic situations

The project “Design of a smart safety device for dangerous traffic situations” focused on vulnerable road users under the age of 18 years. When participating in traffic as pedestrians, bicyclists or as the drivers of motorized 2-wheelers children are vulnerable, especially towards heavier motorized traffic (i.e. cars, busses and trucks). In the...