Guiding My Bike - Yanko Design

Frustrated with the lack of cheap and efficient GPS systems for motorbikes, passionate biker Stephen Dettman was driven to conceptualize the MotoMap GPS Device for Bikes. Banking on two actually exciting technologies, Powerfilm flexible solar panels and Due east-Ink flexible displays, to help him realize this projection; Steve hopes to give us the mother of navigation devices that doesn't limit itself to a tablet size.

The MotoMap also tackles issues like hardware mounting and lack of compatibility for most new motorcycles that no longer have round handlebars. It wraps itself around the fuel tank and the adaptable strap coupled with magnets inside the unit, secure the device into place. The detachable Map Unit of the device hosts the Powerfilm flexible solar panel on ane side and the E-Ink display on the other. Then when you are not using the navigation tools, y'all can flip over the unit and stock up on solar-juice.

Due east-Ink display looks to exist a wise choice for this device. As the unit of measurement wraps effectually the tank, the images won't get distorted when the display gets slightly curved effectually the corners. Moreover the glare from the lord's day won't affect the visibility of the display as much. Besides Due east-Ink doesn't use upwardly too much of power.

As a special treat for bikers who ride with gloves, Steve has designed the control unit's UI in such a style that they need not remove their gloves to navigate through the map library.

Designer: Stephen Dettman