Alex Covert — July 12, 2007 — Unique
References: magicwheel & magicwheel
What do you get when you combine a bicycle tire, a caster wheel, and some plastic? The Magic Wheel, of course. This Swiss-designed scooter weighs in at just under 14 pounds. How do you ride it? Like any other scooter, you stand on it with one leg and push off with your other. Check out the video to see it in action. The Magic Wheel costs approximately $240US.
Implications - Products that combine the successful features of other designs -- like this magic wheel does with bicycle tires and caster wheels -- have shown to bring out the positive nature of each product. Businesses that recognize the benefits of various products and combine them into one will find success.
Implications - Products that combine the successful features of other designs -- like this magic wheel does with bicycle tires and caster wheels -- have shown to bring out the positive nature of each product. Businesses that recognize the benefits of various products and combine them into one will find success.
Trend Themes
1. Combination Products - Combining successful features of different products into one design brings out their positive nature.
2. Lightweight Transportation - Designing lightweight scooters or vehicles offers convenience and easy mobility.
3. Innovative Scooter Designs - Creating unique scooter designs attracts attention and interest from consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Industry - The bicycle industry can explore opportunities to incorporate features from other products into their designs.
2. Sports and Recreation - The sports and recreation industry can benefit from developing lightweight transportation alternatives for outdoor activities.
3. Urban Mobility - The urban mobility sector can embrace innovative scooter designs as a convenient and eco-friendly transportation solution.
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