We Are On KCRW

Please take some time to listen to this KCRW program, focused on design entrepreneurship in LA- primarily around Art Center’s relationship with IdeaLab and the Design Accelerator.

http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/de/de131001art_center_caltech_a

Many design grads no longer dream of employment in a large corporation. Carren Jao reports on Art Center’s Design Accelerator, an effort to turn its students into entrepreneurs. With Lorne Buchman, Mark Breitenberg, Bill Gross, Gabriel Wartofsky, Elizabeth Neigert, Bob Van Der Woude and Jacques Perrault. Plus, Matt Holzman reports on another LA project that was Never Built: DisneySea.

 

A Unique Spin On Taxidermy

From the remodelista blog, sent to me by Gabriel Goldberg

“Bicycle Taxidermy was a side project born out of too many sleepless nights at the Royal College of Art and a homesickness for the rugged Highlands,” founder Regan Appleton says. “It began when I created a memento mori out of my father’s prized but long discarded mountain and road bikes.”

Appleton provides what he calls a “taxidermy service,” mounting client’s steeds on a scorched or bleached European oak plaque “made by Mick, a local joiner. The plaque is engraved with the horned beast’s model, pet name, dates ridden, and commemorative years.” Alternatively, you can order a premade mount in a variety of handlebar styles; visit Bicycle Taxidermy to see the current offerings.

A Blogpost From Our Builders

ADX Fabrication Services (@ArtDesignPDX) posted a short blog about ADX Portland assembling Conscious Commuter’s first production run of e-bikes.

Full Article: http://www.adxportland.com/conscious-commuter/

CONSCIOUS COMMUTER

Written by Kris Regentin

Conscious Commuter recently enlisted ADX fabrication services to produce a first production run of their new electric assist commuter bicycles.

Inspired by their own commuting experiences throughout the world, Bob Vander Woude, a successful serial entrepreneur, and Gabriel Wartofsky, an award winning mobility designer, share a common vision of improving the way we commute. They incorporated Conscious Commuter Corporation in Portland, OR. in June 2011.

Since then the company has developed three generations of prototypes, incorporating patents and bicyclist feedback from riders. They launched a successful Kickstarter campaign, garnering great press, and pre-selling bikes.

Conscious Commuter’s goal is to re-acquaint people with the joy of the daily commute, wherever it may take you—to your office or to the market. They aim to do this by creating desirable, elegant, and responsible mobility solutions that empower commuters to diversify the way they get around.

Currently, ADX is assembling 35 first production Model Ce bikes. Conscious Commuter has also prototyped a folding version of the same bike, which—when folded—will be small enough to check as airline luggage.

Max, pressing headsets in the Conscious Commuter Ce frames

Stay updated on all things Conscious Commuter on their Facebook page.

 

E-Bike Survey

Are you an e-bike rider in the US? Do you enjoy sharing your e-bike experiences with others?

If you have experience purchasing and/or riding e-bikes please consider taking an online survey and share your experiences. The online survey will ask questions about purchase and use of e-bikes to better understand the barriers to wider e-bike use. You have valuable information that can contribute to exciting research on e-bikes!

Please follow the link to the online survey:
http://tinyurl.com/e-bike-survey

Photo Shoot With Paul & Joe USA

 

Some early shots from Conscious Commuter’s shot with Paul & Joe USA

Photography by Ramon Christian

Regenerative Braking Article

A post from NYCe Wheels discussing the reality of regenerative braking on ebikes-

 

Model Ue Short

Thank you to Ramon, Sarah and Lisa for all your hard work! A quick short on the Model Ue Folding Electric Bike…

Shots From Our Upcoming Video

Here are some stills taken from our upcoming ‘Day in The Life of a Conscious Commuter’ video- Thank you to our lovely photo and film group!

 

 

 

 

Last Day to Vote!

Hello All!

For those who have been voting, thank you so much for the support! Please help us continue the lead, (which is nervously narrowing..) so please vote! If you can spread the word!

Please take a moment today, the last day of the Lexus Ignition Contest, to vote for our concept carbon fiber folding e-bike at www.LexusIgnition.com

Below this message are some cut and paste tweets, blog entries, Facebook messages, etc approved by Lexus, and some additional photos of the carbon fiber folding ebike as of yesterday!

Once again, thank you for the support, and I hope you are well!

Facebook Design Blog Twitter: @CCommuter Best, Gabriel TWEETS, BLOG ENTRIES, FACEBOOK ENTRIES: Conscious Commuter Corporation has been selected by luxury car maker Lexus to participate in the Lexus Ignition Project, which will provide up to $25,000 to four products that embody the blend of technology and style. Conscious Commuter’s carbon fiber folding electric bicycle needs your support; please go to Lexus Ignition and vote for Conscious Commuter between Monday, October 15th and Sunday, October 21st. You can vote once per day during that week to support Conscious Commuter. Click here to vote!

Conscious Commuter Corporation is a Finalist in the Lexus Ignition Project Help Conscious Commuter™ win up to $25,000 in funding to further develop & produce its carbon fiber folding electric bicycle by voting for them between Monday, October 15th and Sunday, October 21st. You can vote once per day during that week to support Conscious Commuter. Click here to vote!

Vote for Conscious Commuter at LexusIgnition.com on October 15th-21st. Lexus Ignition is awarding up to $25,000 in funding to four stunning products that embody the blend of technology & style. Conscious Commuter™ needs your support; go to Lexus Ignition to vote. And you can vote once per day during that week to support Conscious Commuter. Potential tweet: Vote for Conscious Commuter’s carbon fiber folding electric bike @ LexusIgnition.com from 10/15-10/21. @Lexus #LexusIgnition www.LexusIgnition.com