Graduation project at ECAL, directed by Alexander Taylor and Elric Petit, June 2012. Accolade consist in an alternative to the classical wheelbarrow, I created a two-wheel trolley which holds a removable tarpaulin bag. Both strong and light, the bag can be put in the trunk of a car for a ride to the

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waste reception centre. The trolley is equipped with two hooks which slide easily into the handles of the bag. A lever movement lifts the bag and one can effortlessly move it. The possession of multiple bags enable a better efficiency and a range of uses depending on the owner needs. The bag has four handles so that you may easily take it from every side. The below handles allow to empty the bag. I chosed to design a wheelbarrow because it'a very simple and efficient objet. A simple tube makes the handles, the legs, it holds the wheel and the container. I wanted to keep that smart frame to design my wheelbarrow and add my personnal touch. I noticed that it's common to use a bag to enlarge the capacity of a wheelbarrow. Therefore, if replaced the container by a bag.

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Outdoor Furniture

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