In 2011, I co-founded Conscious Commuter Corporation (CCC), a micro-mobility e-bike[share] start-up dedicated to providing joyful, seamless multi-modal commuting solutions. I served as the Chief Designer and COO, overseeing the design and development of its core product, a modular family of e-bikes I started designing during my senior year at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.
While ultimately a bit before its time, this experience honed my ability to sell a vision; one that ultimately captured the attention of progressive investors, consumers, city-planners, municipal, state and federal research organizations, academic institutions, international design and thought-leadership communities, Silicon Valley big-wigs... and children. We managed to take the seed of a ‘napkin sketch’ concept, and develop it into an award-winning product portfolio that helped shape the template for today’s spectrum of electric urban micro-mobility solutions.
The ultimate metric of this e-bike’s success was that it put a smile on everyone’s face.
See more of the design process here.
The CCC folding electric bicycle is a commuting solution built for the human scale: designed not only to seamlessly transport you from home to work, but also to that local market, garage sale or café you may unknowingly drive by every day.
High heels? Not a problem. Wear what you want: electric boost ensures you don’t sweat in business attire, while a chainless shaft drive and internal gear hub keep your clothes clean.
Arrive to your destination presentably: a grease-free shaft drive prevents clothing stains, a step-over frame empowers elegant mounting and an electric motor keeps you from a sweaty commute.
Plug into other modes of transit: fold the bike and hop onto a bus or train. Put it into the trunk of your car, your boat or personal plane.
Electric assist ensures effortless uphill mobility.
PRESS
Link to press articles here
PROTOTYPE 001: ‘FRANKENBIKE’
The objective of Prototype 001 was to build a working test mule to prove out the fundamental frame design geometry, evaluate components and electric drive systems, and to collect consumer insight during multiple events.
PROTOTYPE 002: ‘FRANKENFOLDER’
The objective of Prototype 002 was to evaluate refined component packaging, folding mechanisms, ergonomics, manufacturability, materials and aesthetics. This prototype also captured the attention of DOMUS Magazine, who featured it in their 2012 Salon Del Mobile exhibition.
PROTOTYPE 003: ‘THE BEAUTIFUL ONE’
Prototype 003 was designed and built to showcase the CCC e-bike’s full potential: crafted from lightweight carbon fiber and milled titanium, incorporating a bespoke compact battery, and dressed with premium components.
BETA FLEET
This series of beta prototypes were commissioned and built for corporate and government partners to evaluate the efficacy of e-bike share systems on corporate campuses and municipalities.
