Gondola Electric Hydrofoil by Wang Yuchen and Wang Xuanzheng |
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| DESIGN NAME: Gondola PRIMARY FUNCTION: Electric Hydrofoil INSPIRATION: The design draws inspiration from the traditional Venetian boat, the gondola. In terms of structural design, the classical Italian design culture plays an important role. The curved moon-like lines of the gondola, especially the detailing on the six-toothed battle-axe halberd at the bow, were a major source of inspiration. This cultural influence is evident throughout the project. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Combining the elegance of a gondola with the dynamism of a hydrofoil, it blends traditional culture with modern aesthetics to create a new water sports experience. And it echoes the long history of Venice's culture. At the same time, this is an electric boat, quiet, elegant and environmentally friendly. It can accommodate 4 passengers. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The boat is equipped with hydrofoils that can be rotated and propellers that can be raised and lowered, as well as an electric motor for high maneuverability. At the same time, the boat is capable of switching between high-speed movement and leisurely cruising, ensuring that it meets the needs of users in different situations and enhances the traveling experience. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project launched in Qingdao, China in August 2023, and the preliminary model of the project was presented at Milan Design Week in April 2024, and reached its final stages by June 2024. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The boat's hull is made of aluminum with a platinum-colored metallic paint finish that echoes the glossy metal used throughout, providing a good sense of texture. The hydrofoils and hull support structures have versatile attributes and are made of stronger carbon fiber and other composite materials that add to the boat's sporty feel. The canvas soft top of the canopy is made of a high-grade fabric mixed with metallic filaments. Meanwhile, the luggage compartment deck is made of high-grade teak, adding to the boat's luxurious feel. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Hull length 13450 mm, width 2820 mm, normal draft 2300 mm, draft with hydrofoils up 1200 mm. Maximum rotation angle of hydrofoil 70 degrees. Accommodates 4 passengers. TAGS: Gondola, Hydrofoil, Yacht Design, Venice Tourism, Zero Emissions RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Taking inspiration from Venice's elegant and luxurious gondolas, combining traditional culture with modern aesthetics, a new hydrofoil has been designed to create a new water tourism experience based on Venetian culture for Venice as well as other waterfront regions. The research project has not only resulted in the design of a hydrofoil, but has also explored a new research path for tourism experiences in other culturally diverse regions. CHALLENGE: I strolled along the riverbanks of Venice and saw gondolas and luxury yachts, which sparked my passion and inspiration for design. How to perfectly incorporate the gondola design elements into the hydrofoil design posed a challenge to me. It required a lot of sketches and modeling to ensure the traditional aesthetics of elegance and luxury, but also the futuristic aesthetics of modern technology. There were also challenges of cultural differences from different countries, and I needed to study the relevant materials in greater depth. ADDED DATE: 2024-08-16 09:42:27 TEAM MEMBERS (4) : Wang Yuchen, Wang Xuanzheng, Wang Shutong and Ye Feng IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Creator Yuchen Wang, Gondola, 2024. Image #2: Creator Yuchen Wang, Gondola, 2024. Image #3: Creator Yuchen Wang, Gondola, 2024. Image #4: Creator Yuchen Wang, Gondola, 2024. Image #5: Creator Yuchen Wang, Gondola, 2024. |
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NAME: Central Academy of Fine Arts-Mobility Innovation (Transportation) Design PROFILE: The research direction of Mobility Innovation (Transportation) Design of Central Academy of Fine Arts is based on the new technological and social background interwoven by the development of new energy, sharing economy, Internet of Things and artificial intelligence technology, and the teaching and research practice in response to the future mobile scenarios and the ongoing changes in the attributes of vehicles. The teaching goal is to cultivate young intellectual groups with logical analysis and research ability, active innovation ability, keen technical sensitivity and social concern, and grow into future industry standard setters through sustainable design practice. The Department was founded in 2006 in the name of Vehicle Design and renamed as the Transportation Design in 2008. In the initial stage of the department, we focused on the research of product trend, modeling and forwardlooking product system design to connect the automobile industry. In recent years, we turned to the research of "new species" and "scene flow" to be defined with smart mobility as the core and smart city as the platform, Therefore, the department was officially renamed as the Mobility Innovation Design in 2018. |
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Gondola Electric Hydrofoil by Wang Yuchen and Wang Xuanzheng is Winner in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Wang Yuchen and Wang Xuanzheng for design Gondola here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Wang Yuchen and Wang Xuanzheng. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Wang Yuchen and Wang Xuanzheng. |
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