SCOOTER BIKE
BALANCE BIKE – INSPIRED BY THE CLASSIC SCOOTER
This balance bike is a design project created by students of the Product Design Program, Faculty of Design and Creative Arts, Universitas Mercu Buana. Developed through an empathy-driven design approach, the project addresses children's developmental needs while incorporating the principles of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and user-centered design.
The design is inspired by the timeless elegance of the classic scooter, an iconic form recognized for its distinctive silhouette and enduring appeal. Its frame adopts the characteristic features of vintage scooters, including smooth flowing curves, a rounded front profile, and balanced proportions that create a clean, simple, and sophisticated appearance. These elements are carefully reinterpreted into a child-friendly design that is approachable, playful, and visually engaging.
Beyond its nostalgic aesthetic, the classic scooter serves as a symbol of freedom, exploration, and joyful mobility. By translating these qualities into a balance bike, the design encourages children to develop confidence, independence, and curiosity as they learn fundamental riding skills. The ergonomic frame geometry provides comfort and stability, allowing young riders to improve their balance and coordination in a safe and enjoyable way.
The concept of sustainability is realized through eflcient material utilization, durable construction, and a knockdown system that enables easy assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and transportation. This modular construction reduces packaging volume, simplifies component replacement, and extends the product's lifespan while minimizing material waste.
From an environmental perspective, the design prioritizes manufacturing eflciency, resource conservation, and recyclability throughout the product's life cycle. By combining empathy, classic design heritage, sustainable thinking, and modular construction, this balance bike oVers a meaningful riding experience that blends timeless aesthetics with contemporary values, creating a functional, environmentally responsible, and emotionally engaging product for children.
Creator: Octaviola Ayu Ramadhani, Novia Awika Putri, Fida Nailah
Curatorial Text: Junaidi Salam
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