studio yumakano playfully shapes bike stands for cyclists to park

addressing the problem of randomly stationed bicycles across outdoor spaces, japan-based studio yumakano has developed a series of playful bike-shaped stands where cyclers can park their vehicles. 

studio yumakano bike stand series

studio yumakano‘s proposed stands also function as a visual sign that anyone can ‘read’. placed next to sidewalks, parking lots and streets, users would easily identify the spots and slide their bicycles for a proper stationing. ‘placing them could create lanes of traffic to walk or ride through, create a pleasant atmosphere, and invite people to stop and look around’, elaborates the team. 

the playful and simple shape allows anyone to identify the piece

example of bike stationed at the stand

close up view of the seamless design 

this concept could help ease the problem of randomly parked bikes across streets

bike stand model 1 

bike stand model 2

packaging design 

the stands can come as individual pieces for users

unloading the product 

project:

release date : 10.2016
client : nemoto shipyard
art direction & design : yuma kano
graphic design : yu miyama

material : steel
weight : 1.5kg
size : w362×d58×h219mm

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom