Heolix

Conceptual Design / Technology

Energy cannot be created or destroyed but only transformed.

Year

2019

Expertise

Technology and Realization
Creativity and Aesthetics

Institution

Design Academy Eindhoven

Can the spark of creativity be kindled by a single word? The assignment’s directive was concise: “Transformation.” The goal was to conceive a product capable of undergoing a metamorphosis of any kind. 

My research led me to the intriguing realm of energy transformation. Recognizing that energy cannot be created or destroyed but only transformed, I explored how this phenomenon could be integrated into our daily lives through a simple product, allowing users to interact firsthand with the process. 

The focus of my research focused on the transformation of wind energy into a charge capable of powering your phone while biking. This project proved to be enlightening as I delved not only into the aerodynamics of the product but also identified the essential components needed to convert the apparent wind generated while biking into a charge for the phone. Although the prototype created was non-functional, the experience provided valuable insights into refining the design for a future working prototype.