Advanced Design
X-Ray Scooter Concept Study
Lightweight vehicle design inspired by natural structures.
The logic of bone
How variable-density materials could create a lighter, more integrated scooter frame.
The X-Ray is a scooter concept design developed by Hanno Groen for a Taiwanese scooter manufacturer. Inspired by natural bone structures, the study explored how variable-density materials could be used to create a lightweight, integrated vehicle frame.
The study focused on an integrated frame made from foamed synthetic material, with its density adapted to the structural requirements of different areas.
Strength where it matters
Natural bone structures are remarkably efficient. Material is concentrated where strength is needed, while less material is used where loads are lower.
The X-Ray concept applied this principle to scooter design. By varying the density of the material throughout the frame, the study explored the potential to reduce weight without compromising structural efficiency.
Rather than starting with conventional construction methods, the design was developed around the relationship between material, structure and form.
The concept reflects an approach that remains relevant today, particularly in generative design, where material distribution and structural performance can help determine the shape of a product.
What we did:
Commissioned by a Taiwanese scooter manufacturer, Hanno Groen developed the X-Ray concept, from the initial idea and industrial design to the physical models.
The study explored how principles found in natural bone structures could be applied to scooter design, bringing form, material distribution and structural efficiency together in a new vehicle concept.
This project reflects our approach to Advanced Concept Design, exploring new relationships between form, materials and structural principles.
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