For my A2 Level Final Project I chose to design and manufacture a set of panniers. The panniers were to be designed as a storage solution for a Moto Guzzi NTX 650. The requirements for the product were for it to be durable, tough, water safe, lockable and road safe (following certain regulations of the Road Traffic Act).
My concept for this product took inspiration from roll cages and flight cases. This lead to designing a robust set of panniers fit to be used on long or short expeditions in hard wearing weather; ensured by the materials and form of the product.
In order to attach the panniers to the NTX 650, the small frame at the rear of the bike had to be altered to accommodate for the size and weight of the panniers.
An additional feature of this product is the ability to create a frame using the main body of the panniers as a base with a set of steel tubes and attachments. This allows the user to create different structures such as a frame for a shelter, to dry clothes on, to cook over, to attach a hammock to, and many more applications.