Gdansk, Poland
Jarosław Szymański and Jakub Stojałowski of Studio 1:1 have undertaken a research and development project for the German company mySTOPY to create an innovative electronic device that is easy to install and allows every parent to remotely stop a children’s bike from a distance of up to 100m using a dedicated remote control.
For its conceptual design, MyStopy has recently been awarded a 2022 Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
The project consisted of extensive research and idea development from the first sketches through functional prototypes of the mechanism, design of the main housing and remote control, and prototyping in 3D printing technology.
The next step has been to cooperate in the design of electronic circuits, and finally the graphic design of the packaging.
Taking into account the specific type of user and safety matters, the project was subjected to computer simulations and MES strength calculations.
The finished device and its packaging have undergone rigorous testing and certification by accredited laboratories, such as Bureau Veritas or CTC.
The built-in LED lamp acts as a position light and communicates visually with an adult, informing about the device status and battery charge level.
The added value is an educational aspect of the project – thanks to the controlled intervention of an adult, the child improves the ability to assess dangerous situations on the road.
Project: mySTOPY
Designers: Studio 1:1
Lead Designers: Jarosław Szymański and Jakub Stojałowski
Manufacturer: mySTOPY GmbH & Co. KG.
