Adventurers enjoy paddling and snorkeling in the secret lakes. However, the existing equipment is inconvenient to carry and powerless in propelling, limiting the scope of exploration. Explorer⁺ is designed for adventurers as it integrates walking and aquatic activities. Additionally, it provides effective storage functions and power for aquatic movement.
I am a person who enjoys being an adventurer, always seeking exciting trips between the mountains and the sea. One day, while I was playing with the SUP (stand-up paddling), I realised that all the aquatic equipment always needs to be specific to certain situations. Then, an idea came to my mind: is there any possibility to break this limit and integrate the user experience for aquatic equipment? That was the beginning of this 'Design Trip' - Explorer⁺.
After learning about all the types of aquatic activities, I discovered that most water equipment only serves a single function. That's why I want to explore the hidden possibilities and integrate other forms of entertainment to create new aquatic equipment for adventurers.
When considering user behavior and situations while using SUP and adding power, a new kind of aquatic equipment emerges, fulfilling the curiosity of exploring secret places.
At last, consider how adventurers often travel over land and water to reach secret places. Therefore, the Backpack Mode solves the problem of carrying aquatic equipment, which is challenging nowadays.
Modeling
Engineering Design
Mock-up Testing
Electronic Wiring
Function Testing
Electronic Wiring
Function Testing
YOUNG PIN DESIGN AWARD 2019 | PRODUCT DESIGN
Young Designers' Exhibition, YODEX 2019
Taipei, Taiwan
MERIT AWARD
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2019 Taichung Innovation Design Competition ｜ Professional Category
Taichung, Taiwan
Guan-Wei Chen
ShiKuan Chen
Guan-Wei Chen, Canvas Taipei, Laz Su
Guan-Wei Chen, Ze-Kai Lin
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