Projects by the students of the
Bachelor Major in Art, Major in Design,
and the Master in Eco-Social Design

CARGO – A LowTech Scooter

Student
Course topic/s
Course/s

BA Product Design Project

Year

2023

semester

Urban transportation faces increasing challenges in contemporary cities, demanding sustainable and efficient solutions that promote personal mobility and reduce dependency on motor vehicles. In this context, low-tech transportation has received special attention due to the environmental, social, and health benefits they offer.

However, a common issue with alternative modes of transportation is their ability to transport items, purchases, and luggage that are commonplace for many people.

Often, individuals hesitate to adopt scooters as their primary means of transportation due to the perception that these modes of transport are not suitable for carrying objects. This concern also extends to issues related to convenience and safety when transporting personal belongings or luggage during trips.

For this reason, the “Cargo” scooter was developed to solve this problem. It has a mechanism that allows it to be used in three different ways, focusing on the transport of people and objects. With these types of use, it is possible to transform it into a compact product and transport it in buses, trains, and cars.