Zheng Chin Design

incomplete, imperfect, impermanent

Category Archives: Wooden Bicycles

Prototype 3 – Early CAD

Here are some early CAD “sketches” I’ve taken in some feedback and tried to re-approach my designs. The idea, is to keep the general feel of the design, while trying to reduce … Continue reading

December 16, 2012 · Leave a comment

DVR – Durable visible record, uploaded!

I’ve uploaded my DVR to Issuu, please take a look if you have time! Here’s the link, http://issuu.com/zhengchin/docs/dvr

December 2, 2012 · Leave a comment

Potential designs

November 16, 2012 · Leave a comment

Prototype 3

So having finished University, and getting positive responses about my wooden bicycle, to keep the momentum going, I’m going to spent time working on prototype 3. The first prototype was … Continue reading

November 16, 2012 · Leave a comment

Wooden bicycle “prototype 2”

My Honours year project, at RMIT Industrial design Melbourne. Abstract: To explore the use of timber as an ecologically sustainable material for bicycle frame construction. And create a skilfully detailed … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

Wooden bicycle “prototype 1”

This was the first timber frame I ever designed and built. The goal, was to experiment with the idea of using timber as a suitable material replacement for steel, as … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment