Bachelor Assignment

The task stated by Siemens was to develop a concept for bicycle storage for the Velaro line of high-speed trains. The approach is to use the first stages of the design thinking process to guide the creative process. The outcome of the deign process is a concept for a bicycle holder which combines space saving attributes with a small footprint. With this combination, a space saving design could be implemented without sacrificing the usability. Improving the footprint of the holder while maintaining access to the holder by users of different abilities, can improve the overall design of the train’s interior. The gained space could be used to fit more seats into the carriage or to add more amenities for the passengers like more legroom or increased luggage capacity.