QUINGO
LEADING INNOVATION IN MOBILITY SCOOTERS
CONSUMER PRODUCT DESIGN
PROJECT BRIEF
Quingo are known for their class-leading mobility scooters that feature a unique, patented 5-wheel system that improves stability and comfort. Duku worked with Quingo to identify ways to modernise their range-topping models, incorporating new features and modern styling. As experts in industrial and product design, the team at Duku were tasked to create two new models that replace key products in their range.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Duku proposed ways to deliver a thoroughly modern redesign and improved user experience, consolidating 2 existing scooters into a single platform and providing new innovative features. The goal was to deliver a class leading design that would position Quingo at the forefront of their sector.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Colour screen: Clear display to boost safety and ease of use.
Reversing camera: To reduce effort and improve safety when reversing.
Dynamic Lighting: Utilising LED lighting to improve visibility and forward vision.
Dampened controls: Removing vibrations through the handlebars improvingcomfort.
Integrated heated handlebars: Improving comfort all year round.
Future-proofed electronics: Ensuring design can be updated and integrate new features.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Duku created an entirely bespoke electronic design to be installed into a aesthetically styled accessible product
As part of the product development process, we focused on creating an ergonomic, user-centric design to deliver a positive experience for every user. Quingo scooters already lead the class in areas such as manoeuvrability and quality, we added features that added tangible benefits, such as a reversing camera to improve vision and reduce neck strain and a large, clear screen that gave all the key information at a glance. Plus, a patented dampening system in the handlebars that improved comfort over poor road surfaces.
Our expert CAD design team developed complex CAD models for each product variant, creating virtual 3D models from the ground up to explore and develop key product functionality and, aesthetics and assembly details. A CAD model for one scooter contained over 3000 individual components, with approximately 15 assemblies including bespoke electronics and wiring looms.
With a reversing camera, animated LED lighting and an innovative suspension system, Duku’s in-house prototyping facilities allowed the team to test and refine each innovation while ensuring production viability and compliance with industry standards. Extensive electronic and firmware development was carried out by our in house electronic design team to create a intuitive and informative user interface.
With a bespoke metal chassis, electronic design and injection moulded plastic casings, Duku provided DFM (Design for Manufacture) support and worked alongside the manufacturer to ensure production viability, carry out validation testing and deliver the design to production readiness.
PROJECT OUTCOME
Launched at the annual Rehacare show in Germany, Duku are supporting the project through to a launch in 2025, creating two new models for Quingo that will bring industry-leading features such as a full colour screen plus class-leading range, comfort and lighting.
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?
Following a successful launch, the design is heading into production for deliveries in 2025.