{"id":1523,"date":"2020-05-05T12:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekerdesign.com\/?p=1523"},"modified":"2021-12-16T20:03:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T20:03:43","slug":"meeting-nye-consumer-demands-with-re-design-of-topro-rollators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/ekerdesign\/work\/meeting-nye-consumer-demands-with-re-design-of-topro-rollators\/","title":{"rendered":"The product development process for the Pegasus carbon rollator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530\" class=\"two-col-header-outer\"   >\n\t<div class=\"two-col-header-inner\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-column-left right-col-empty\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\" data-title-size=\"ts-text-default\" data-subtitle-size=\"ts-text-default\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-column-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> <!-- End Inner Div -->\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #FFFFFF;\t\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-10.jpg.webp);background-position: center center;background-size: cover;background-repeat: no-repeat;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 .two-col-header-inner {\n\t\t\tmin-height: 700px;display: flex;flex-wrap: wrap;\t\t}\n\n\n\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530  .two-col-header-inner .content-column-left .header-title {\n\t\t\t\ttext-transform: uppercase;\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530  .two-col-header-inner .content-column-left .header-subtitle {\n\t\t\ttext-transform: uppercase;\t\t}\n\n\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530  .two-col-header-inner .content .cta-btn {\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530  .two-col-header-inner .content .cta-btn:hover {\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t@media (max-width: 1024px){\n\t\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-10-768x473.jpg.webp);background-position: center center;\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 .two-col-header-inner {\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: flex;flex-wrap: wrap;\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 .two-col-header-inner .content-column-left .header-title {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 .two-col-header-inner .content-column-left .header-subtitle {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t@media (max-width: 500px){\n\t\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-10-500x625.jpg.webp);background-position: center center;\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 .two-col-header-inner {\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: flex;flex-wrap: wrap;\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 .two-col-header-inner .content-column-left .header-title {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t#two-col-header-block_60c9df13c9530 .two-col-header-inner .content-column-left .header-subtitle {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"post-career-layout-block_60caed59260f2\" class=\"post-career-layout-outer\">\n\t<div class=\"post-career-layout-inner\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"post-career-layout-top\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"career-post-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"career-post-title ts-title-s\"><p>Developing a <strong>carbon rollator<\/strong> for Topro Mobility<\/p>\n<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"career-post-apply-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Reusable btn here -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"button-div ts-btn-div\">\n\t\t\t<a  class=\"cta-btn ts-btn-m\" href=\"\/contact\">Contact us to turn ideas into reality<span class=\"btn-icon dashicons dashicons-arrow-right-alt\"><\/span><\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"post-career-layout-bot\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"career-post-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1>The product development process for the Pegasus carbon rollator<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2>The rollator is an aid which can, through its aesthetics, stigmatize the user as weak, sick, tired or old.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">The is a growth of elderly people in our society. There is also a growing diversity between this group of people. In addition, we see more young disabled people with the need for assisted walking. Topro wanted to reduce a stigma and offer a new type o rollator reflecting a more modern lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>User study and design concept<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">Through an insight process Eker Design gained knowledge about the users and user situations, all to create a foundation for the following phases. Through an iterative concept phase, the different concepts naturally evolved using simple ideation sketches, rendered sketches, functional prototypes and VR models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/ekerdesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-2-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-2\" class=\"wp-image-1526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-2-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-2-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-2.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Design concepts for Toprp Pegasus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">Working closely with end users and Topro, we were able to engage all stakeholders to be behind the decisions that was made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/ekerdesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-3-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-3\" class=\"wp-image-1527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-3-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-3-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-3-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-3.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>3D printing and rapid prototyping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">With the use of 3D printed parts, DFM and composite prototypes, full-scale product evaluation and ride tests were performed in cooperation with Topro. All done to ensure a robust\/high-quality product with a production-friendly design for their production line at Gj\u00f8vik, Norway. In parallel to the mechanic concepts and engineering, the team did a manufacturer qualification and selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about our rapid prototyping process. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/ekerdesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quickrelease-Topro.gif\" alt=\"Quickrelease-Topro\" class=\"wp-image-1524\"\/><figcaption>Animation of the new  Quick Release system for replacing tyres<br>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>An elegant, functional and light weight rollator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">The result is Topro Pegasus \u2013 A carbon rollator with elegant design, intuitive functions and compact transport size. The nature of the single carbon frame design provides a stiff and robust design with low weight and high stability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">In combination with the partly integrated brake system we were able to create a more seamless and appealing aesthetics. The position of the new smart and functional shopping bag provides the user good overview and the secure reflectors provides increased safety for the user. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/ekerdesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-5-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-5\" class=\"wp-image-1529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-5-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-5-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-5-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-5.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">In combination with refined and well tested technical solutions, we ensured the Pegasus to have the well-known quality from Topro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Designing a logo <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">In addition to product design and engineering, we created the Pegasus logo design and product graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/ekerdesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-6-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-6\" class=\"wp-image-1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-6-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-6-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-6-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ekergroup.dev07.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Facebook-Topro-Eker-Design-170919-6.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Redefining the rollator category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">With the new Topro Pegasus, a new type of rollator is available. Keeping known functions, adding convenience, and easy handling, we hope the final product creates enthusiasm among many different users. This enables a shift in the market from a focus on cost to seeing the modern lifestyle these new specifications offers. A shift that will support our common goal of reducing the stigmatization of people using rollators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>After all we are all living in world of diversity, let us embrace it!<\/p><cite>Topro<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Made in Norway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ts-body-m\">Topro Industries AS is a Norwegian manufacturer of high-quality mobility aid. The plant is located in the eastern part of the country, a few hours north of Oslo. 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