MICHELIN CHALLENGE 2015
"MATENA"
Oaxaca, México is one of the most colorful states of México. Such place has a humid and warm climate, as well as a rocky atmosphere. An important and interesting fact: Oaxaca is one of the few states in Mexico that has
hydroelectric plants which are the ones that will provide energy to the motor of our design.
Matena´s rubber is made of 100% recycled. Each rubber is able to identify with different users, it depends on their personality and taste of color. Our color palette came from our main inspiration: Matena´s rubber is made of 100% recycled. Mexican handcraft and culture Matena´s rubber is the heart of the project, such characteristic creates a sense of protection to the user.
Matena is born due the concept of inclusive design. Our main goal consists on providing comfort and practicity for disabled people.
Mobility for all
Matena's Back View.
Material dimensions allow our main user, low income communities to carry their handcrafts, products and supplies from countryside to the city.
The spacious trunk allows to transport a large volumes of products or food. It is also designed for the correct transport of a wheelchair.
Matena´s dimensions allow disabled people to have free mobility insideand outside the car.
Our wheel consists on a shape memory alloy technology where the centre structure reacts towards an stimuli, caused by the constant vibration or impact of the wheel.
