AWARD YEAR
2019
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being
KEYWORDS
custom-designed, health device
COUNTRY
Italy
DESIGNED BY
OpenDot + TOG in co-design with Viola and her parents.
Viola's Bike is a project developed within the Distributed Design Market Platform DDMP project co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
WEBSITE
http://www.opendotlab.it/portfolio-item/la-bicicletta-viola/
Viola’s Bike
A custom-made bicycle made with the digital fabrication.
Viola’s bike is a custom-made project for a seven years old girl affected by neurological disorders. It is a 3-wheel bicycle with shortened cranks, ergonomic seat, back support and adjustable handlebar. All elements have been adapted from standard components. The steering system is made from a wheel hub, the structure is milled by phenolic birch panels. The 3D model is customised but it can be quickly adapted to other children with different disabilities and it is far less expensive than similar orthopedic support devices on the market.