Gravity-powered mountain trike among University of Ljubljana student projects
The Academy of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Ljubljana has presented a variety of student projects aimed at enhancing design and sustainability. Notable works include the Antidote, a gravity-powered mountain trike by Matic Čič and Vid Lebič, designed to boost mountain tourism. Additional projects feature Leafo, created by Iva Ferlinc and Maja Selinšek, which produces biodegradable sand play tools from urban leaf waste; Hella Atmospheric Lighting by Žan Brezec and Rok Kuhar; and a multisensory exhibition system by Zoja Čepin for improved accessibility. Other contributions include Patrik Bevec's bike-sharing service, Šerkul, sustainable goat-cheese packaging by Lina Glavan, Ana Kovačič, Špela Novak, and Vita Puc, and Carrot Reader by Pia Golob and her team. These projects encompass both BA and MA courses, highlighting a focus on critical, research-driven design.
Key facts
- Antidote is a gravity-powered mountain trike by Matic Čič and Vid Lebič.
- The trike uses a pendulum-based mechanism steered with the whole body.
- It was developed with input from ski-resort operators and includes a fully functional prototype.
- Leafo by Iva Ferlinc and Maja Selinšek turns urban leaf waste into biodegradable sand play tools.
- Hella Atmospheric Lighting by Žan Brezec and Rok Kuhar was developed with automotive lighting specialist Hella.
- Zoja Čepin's multisensory exhibition system uses tactile booklets and audio description for blind and partially sighted visitors.
- Šerkul by Patrik Bevec is a station-free bike-sharing service for Ljubljana using repaired discarded bikes.
- The projects are from the University of Ljubljana's Academy of Fine Arts and Design, courses in Industrial Design and Graphic Design.
Entities
Artists
- Matic Čič
- Vid Lebič
- Iva Ferlinc
- Maja Selinšek
- Žan Brezec
- Rok Kuhar
- Zoja Čepin
- Patrik Bevec
- Lina Glavan
- Ana Kovačič
- Špela Novak
- Vita Puc
- Pia Golob
- Florian Janez Gutmann
- Jovana Mališić
Institutions
- University of Ljubljana
- Academy of Fine Arts and Design
- Hella
- Kumparička Organic Farm
- Dezeen
Locations
- Ljubljana
- Slovenia
- Istria
Sources
- Dezeen —