Butterfly Bike Rack
Biking has become an increasingly popular mode of transport. Its convenience and environmentally friendly nature has made it a favorable option for many. However, current bike racks fail to acknowledge many issues surrounding efficiency, intuitiveness, and security. Many bikes that are locked to street racks have parts removed and stolen.
I believe that the safe storage of bikes will improve the experience of bikers all around the world. Reducing worries towards bike security will also encourage people to join the biking community.
My goal is to create a product that ensures the safe storage of the whole bike indoors and/or outdoors, and to include intuitive design that reflects logical placement of many bikes at a time. I want to focus on adaptability, aesthetics, and security. My design aims to help people feel more comfortable with locking their bikes anywhere and anytime.
By Amanda Han
Rhode Island School of Design
Defining the Problem
My research is centered around bike racks in Providence, RI. Theft of the front and rear wheels are common because they are not secured to the bike rack.
Survey Statistics (Results from 23 Providence Bikers)
As predicted, over half of the results indicate that bikers are uncomfortable locking their bikes to current bike racks. Many have had bike parts stolen as well.
Final Design
Placement Options
Model Making Process
Final Model
