Developing the e-Kick for Swapfiets

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

J. Koudijs Industrial Design Engineering

Contributors

J.E. Oberdorf (mentor)
C.P.J.M. Kroon Design for Sustainability - IDE (mentor)
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
Copyright: © 2021 Sjoerd Koudijs
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Published Date

17-02-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

The design of Swapfiets’ first electric kick-scooter, the e-Kick 1.0, is not specified on the Swapfiets user and Swapfiets operations. Therefore the new e-Kick model needs to to comply with the lifestyle of the end user and improve his daily routines. For the Swapfiets mechanics the solidity and repairability is an important objective. The kick-scooter manufacturer must be able to make it, delivering high quality products. Looking at the timeframe of the project, the aim for the launch of the new e-Kick design is around Q1 2022. The target user lives in a big city using the e-Kick in combination with other transportation. He wants the e-Kick to be safe, carryable and reliable. For the mechanic multiple bad quality parts need upgrading and the steering console is repair unfriendly. Next to that, the waterproofing of the e-Kick is not according to standards. This thesis contains the new e-Kick 2.0 design ready to be ordered at the manufacturer. Next to that, the e-Kick 3.0 is shown which is the next generation e-Kick design with future possibilities for Swapfiets operations.