— Dashmoto™ Design & Development

— Dashmoto™ Design & Development

When Dashmoto™ Founder Kim Ng was hospitalised, he quickly discovered that current mobility scooters were clunky, slow and embarrassing. Recognising a clear gap in the market, he envisioned a fun, agile scooter that was fun to ride and easy to transport – igniting the creation of Dashmoto™.

Memory was brought in to bring the vision to life, supporting the project from sketch to scale production.

When Dashmoto™ Founder Kim Ng was hospitalised, he quickly discovered that current mobility scooters were clunky, slow and embarrassing. Recognising a clear gap in the market, he envisioned a fun, agile scooter that was fun to ride and easy to transport – igniting the creation of Dashmoto™.

Memory was brought in to bring the vision to life, supporting the project from sketch to scale production.

The concept quickly developed around an iconic three-wheeled, winged chassis design.

With the form language coming together, the development of the ergonomics and mechanicals of Dashmoto kicked off.

Working with production partners in China, we built test units to validate assumptions around performance, weight and usability. These early test units travelled thousands of miles on planes, through airports, and cities – and underlined that bringing simplicity, fun and comfort together was a winning mobility formula.

The concept quickly developed around an iconic three-wheeled, winged chassis design.

With the form language coming together, the development of the ergonomics and mechanicals of Dashmoto kicked off.

Working with production partners in China, we built test units to validate assumptions around performance, weight and usability. These early test units travelled thousands of miles on planes, through airports, and cities – and underlined that bringing simplicity, fun and comfort together was a winning mobility formula.

Commercialising a new form of transportation is complex, and the real test begins when you start to move into the production phase of the project.

The need to build a team of trusted partners was evident, and this process began as soon as we had the first concept drawings. The best place to create this type of product is China, and with our local engineering & design teams on the ground, we were halfway there.

The co-creation process with your production partner will make or break a product. A good factory will help you fix problems and optimise the design, with their team acting as core members in your business, de-risking and developing a commercialisation model to ensure that long-term partnership.

Commercialising a new form of transportation is complex, and the real test begins when you start to move into the production phase of the project.

The need to build a team of trusted partners was evident, and this process began as soon as we had the first concept drawings. The best place to create this type of product is China, and with our local engineering & design teams on the ground, we were halfway there.

The co-creation process with your production partner will make or break a product. A good factory will help you fix problems and optimise the design, with their team acting as core members in your business, de-risking and developing a commercialisation model to ensure that long-term partnership.

One of the pivotal points in the project was the move to a carbon-fibre chassis. With initial plans built in aluminium, costing showed carbon as a viable option – combined with the performance advantages in weight and handling.

Development of the other critical areas, including battery, motors, controller and components also hinged on quality suppliers delivering best-in-class solutions. Weaving all these moving parts together to deliver a cohesive product became the art of the project – with the Dashmoto™ team members close to the action – either in or near the factories daily.

One of the pivotal points in the project was the move to a carbon-fibre chassis. With initial plans built in aluminium, costing showed carbon as a viable option – combined with the performance advantages in weight and handling.

Development of the other critical areas, including battery, motors, controller and components also hinged on quality suppliers delivering best-in-class solutions. Weaving all these moving parts together to deliver a cohesive product became the art of the project – with the Dashmoto™ team members close to the action – either in or near the factories daily.

We are counting down for launch day. Dashmoto will launch through indigogo.com where the first pilot run will build confidence in the platform before we ramp up production for international growth.

Check out the complete case study for the final design of Dashmoto™ in our projects section.

We are counting down for launch day. Dashmoto will launch through indigogo.com where the first pilot run will build confidence in the platform before we ramp up production for international growth.

Check out the complete case study for the final design of Dashmoto™ in our projects section.

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Commercialisation →
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Industrial Design →
Product Development →
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