The Buckminster Fuller Challenge is an award that every designer wants to win. Buckminster Fuller was a designer that was ahead of his time with his designs. To win the Buckminster Fuller award means a lifetime of recognition.
This year's award was given to the designers of Mobility on Demand, a fleet of shared-use electric vehicles. The one shown here, the RoboScooter, is a foldable electric scooter with surprising speed and range.
Implications - With so many different things to do in each day, modern consumers are looking for more efficient ways to complete their tasks. Products that help shoppers to save time are appealing to those who want to finish their responsibilities with some time to spare.
Foldable Scooters
RoboScooter Wins Buckminster Fuller Prize
Trend Themes
1. Efficient Task Completion - Opportunity for products that help shoppers save time and finish responsibilities more efficiently.
2. Shared-use Electric Vehicles - Opportunity for fleet-based electric vehicles that can be shared and accessed on-demand.
3. Foldable Electric Scooters - Opportunity for portable and space-saving electric scooters that offer surprising speed and range.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Mobility - Opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions for efficient and shared transportation.
2. Personal Electric Vehicles - Opportunity for companies to create foldable electric scooters that cater to consumers' need for portability and convenience.
3. Sustainable Transportation - Opportunity for companies to develop eco-friendly, shared-use electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and promote green transportation.