B'Kid, the Balance Bike that Grows with your Child (Photos)
© Noelia Vallano
Barcelona-based product designer Noelia Vallano has designed a bicycle that teaches kids how to cycle. This bike rides kids through the whole learning process; from providing stability as a tricycle, then training balance and last but not least, teaching how to pedal.
© Noelia Vallano
B’Kid is designed to adapt to all three phases so that parents and the environment only need to deal with one object instead of 3, from age 1 to 6. After that, I guess they can keep cycling with GROW Bike, another growing bicycle from Barcelona.
© Noelia Vallano
In addition, B’Kid is made from natural materials such as birchwood and cork for the seat and handlebar. It also comes with a handy belt so that parents can easily carry it. Even the packaging has been designed to last long; it turns into an interactive game after its first use.
© Noelia Vallano
B’Kid, like ARUM, is a project I spotted at the MID Design Ideas Markt where designers go to makes their prototypes reality. This designer is currently looking for a company to commercialise her product, so get in touch with Vallona if you like her idea.
