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Top-view 3D render of the Decathlon Hydrobike showing inflatable float pontoons, pedal system and modular rotomoulded platform in blue-grey and orange, designed by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, inclusive watersport innovation, ecodesign and functional prototyping for outdoor sport brands.
Elevating prospective projects, even for DECATHLON, remains a challenge.
Trusting the studio for such development allows them to achieve faster, cost-effective results, from activation to market readiness measurement.

Challenge

To prepare for tomorrow’s sustainable sport experience, helping people safely enjoy the outdoors while reducing product impact and enabling a circular business model.

Approach

  • Workshop
  • Physical Creative Explorations
  • Product Design Concepts
  • Concept Boat Design
  • Mechanical Engineering (concept)
  • Prototyping
  • Tests
  • Campaign Production

Results

  • Brand Awarness Campaign on Innovation and prospective design for inclusivity and sustainability
  • Design Award
  • internal R&D advancements and industry progress
Water test of the Decathlon Hydrobike functional prototype with a rider on the deck and an engineer in the water assessing stability, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and R&D studio France, functional watercraft prototyping, outdoor sport equipment testing and inclusive nautical mobility innovation.
Three engineers inspecting the rotomoulded platform of the Decathlon Hydrobike functional prototype at the Lab workshop, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and prototyping studio France, rotomoulding, sport equipment manufacturing, R&D innovation for outdoor and watersport industry.
3/4 view 3D render of the Decathlon Tribord Hydrobike showing seat, steering system, pedal propulsion and inflatable pontoons, designed by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and mechanical engineering studio France, ecodesign, rotomoulding, inclusive sport equipment and circular economy product innovation.
Man standing and fishing from the Decathlon Hydrobike platform on calm harbour water with dry bag and steering system visible, showing the product's stability for fishing use, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, versatile pedal watercraft design for fishing, outdoor leisure and rental market innovation.
Close-up 3D render of the Hydrobike Decathlon deck showing the pedal crank system, bungee storage, seat slot and storage box layout, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and industrial design studio France, modular sport equipment design, DFM, ecodesign and outdoor product innovation.
Engineer reviewing a hydrodynamic propeller study on a laptop at the Decathlon Hydrobike workshop, with prototype components visible on the bench, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and mechanical engineering studio France, hydrodynamic R&D, outdoor sport equipment innovation and functional prototyping for mass-market sport brands.
Back 3/4 view 3D render of the Decathlon Tribord Hydrobike showing fishing rod holders, inflatable orange pontoons, seat and steering column, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, versatile watercraft design for fishing, outdoor recreation, rental and ecodesign sport innovation.
User in the water with snorkelling mask handing equipment to another user seated on the Decathlon Hydrobike deck, demonstrating the product's modularity for multi-activity water use, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, inclusive nautical sport design, multi-use outdoor watercraft and ecodesign innovation.
Detailed 3D render of the Hydrobike Decathlon deck showing the adjustable seat system, bungee strap storage, steering handle and float nose detail, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, ergonomic sport equipment design, modular watercraft engineering and outdoor product innovation.
Craftsman spray painting the orange propeller of the Decathlon Hydrobike functional prototype, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and prototyping studio France, CMF, sport equipment finishing, functional prototyping and outdoor product innovation for leading mass-market sport brands.
Lateral 3D render of the Decathlon Tribord Hydrobike showing the full product profile — inflatable pontoon, pedal propeller, seat and steering — by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, nautical mobility innovation, sport equipment design for rental and circular economy models.
Woman seated on the Decathlon Hydrobike prototype on calm water with a harbour in the background, showing the product's stability and comfort for relaxed nautical mobility, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, inclusive watersport equipment design, functional economy and outdoor rental product innovation.
Close-up of a user's feet on the Hydrobike Decathlon pedal system in real water conditions, showing the ergonomic orange foot pedals and rotomoulded deck detail, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, ergonomic watersport equipment design, functional prototyping and outdoor sport innovation.
Couple sitting on the Decathlon Hydrobike prototype on a beach on the Basque coast with a picnic setup, showing the product's versatility for leisure and relaxation, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, inclusive outdoor watersport design, functional economy and accessible nautical mobility.
Man pedalling the Decathlon Hydrobike prototype with a child snorkelling alongside in a harbour, illustrating the product's inclusive and family-friendly design, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, inclusive family watersport design, accessible nautical mobility and outdoor product innovation for Decathlon.
CNC router milling a rotomoulded component of the Decathlon Hydrobike prototype platform, showing precision post-process machining, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and industrial engineering studio France, CNC machining, rotomoulding, sport equipment manufacturing and outdoor product R&D prototyping.
Close-up of a user opening the integrated storage hatch on the Decathlon Hydrobike rotomoulded deck, revealing the waterproof compartment, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, modular watercraft design, DFM, ecodesign and sport equipment innovation for outdoor and rental markets.
Open rotomoulding mould with freshly cast blue-grey parts and runners for the Decathlon Hydrobike prototype components, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and industrial engineering studio France, rotomoulding process, sport equipment manufacturing, ecodesign and recyclable material innovation.
Two users assembling the steering block module onto the Decathlon Hydrobike in shallow water, demonstrating the product's tool-free modular assembly designed for rental ecosystems, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, modular watercraft design, repairability, functional economy and inclusive outdoor sport innovation.
Workshop close-up of the Decathlon Hydrobike rotomoulded prototype deck showing the orange 3D-printed rudder housing, bungee storage points and modular slot layout, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design and engineering studio France, rotomoulding, rapid prototyping, DFM and outdoor sport equipment innovation.
Close-up of a fishing rod mounted on the Hydrobike Decathlon integrated rod holder in real water conditions, illustrating the product's versatility for fishing activity, by Florian Auger Studio, formerly Outercraft — product design studio France, multi-use watercraft design, modular sport equipment and outdoor product innovation for fishing and nature activities.

Team

OUTERCRAFT
  • Creative and Strategic Direction: Florian Auger
  • Industrial Design: Pierrick Pichaureaux
  • Mechanical Engineering and Prototyping: Roméo Belin
  • Project Management: Margaux Cardetti
DECATHLON
  • Brand Director: Thomas Porquet
  • Product Manager: Antoine Lamblin
  • Product Engineer: Alexandre Callens
  • Design Director: Ugo Fontaine
  • Engineering: Yannick Delzenne
OTHERS
  • Videographer: SMOG films

Awards

  • Janus Prospective Award

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  • Global attention at European unveiling
  • Design sold to a client brand
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