The Board
Skateboard for Barry Chen
The Board has a strong visual appeal of its transforming process. The structure makes it a completed circle which can be put in a backpack easily. Because of the circular appearance, it can be part of decorations at home or even place in the narrow space. It will give the users disparate visual experience and surprise. The skateboard is made from 57 interlocking pivot hinges, by folding the hinges one direction or the other, transforming the classic cruiser shape into a perfect circle.
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Unique Properties
The skateboard is limited by its appearance and it is inconvenient for users to carry. The Board has a strong visual appeal of its transforming process. The structure makes it a completed circle which can be put in a backpack easily. Because of the circular appearance, it can be part of decorations at home or even place in the narrow space.
Tags
The Board, Circle, Skateboard, Folding, Transform
Production Technology
Aluminum,Iron,Plastic
Design Challenge
Biggest challenges was manufacturing its complex dynamic structure and is considering open-sourcing the design as a DIY kit for 3D printers.
Project Duration
The design start in 2018 finish in 2019 July.
Operation Flow
The skateboard is made from 57 interlocking pivot hinges, by folding the hinges one direction or the other, transforming the classic cruiser shape into a perfect circle. Easy to fit in smaller places and even used for decoration.
Research
Transformation is not just the change in appearance, but also the consideration of factors such as space, time, and circumstance to strengthen the purpose of transformation and the psychological level. In today’s product design, in order to make transformable products satisfy the users’ need, the designers usually introduce the transformable features to make them easy to carry and multifunctional simultaneously.
Inspiration
Most of the users have the stereotype in the usage of the products. If we get rid of the general form changing, there will be a different scenario for the users. The form changing process gives the users visual feeling and the intensity of it will be different depend on the various structures.
Image Credits
Main image:CHEN, CHIA-WEI,2019 Optional Image#1:CHEN, CHIA-WEI,2019 Optional Image#2:CHEN, CHIA-WEI,2019 Optional Image#3:CHEN, CHIA-WEI,2019 Optional Image#4:CHEN, CHIA-WEI,2019
Project Overview
The Board Skateboard has been a Golden winner in the Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
CHEN,CHIA-WEI was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work The Board Skateboard.
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Introducing "The Board" - A Transforming Skateboard Design by CHEN,CHIA-WEI
CHEN,CHIA-WEI's innovative skateboard design, "The Board," transforms from a classic cruiser shape into a perfect circle, offering both functionality and visual appeal.
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