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May
28

massimiliano & doriana fuksas wrap cantori’s dune-inspired samira armchair with eco-leather

cantori carries ancient arab tradition with samira

Samira, a project by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, carries with it the ancient Arab tradition: she is the one who listens and tells stories in the stillness of the night, a guardian beneath starry skies. The armchair’s design draws inspiration from the magic of the desert, where silence and light shape forms and nuances. Sitting on Samira’s steel frame and eco-leather upholstery is like surrendering to a moment of peace, enveloped in the warm tones of sand at sunset, as the dunes seem to hover in still balance.

Cantori presents Samira, a project by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas | all images courtesy of Cantori

Doriana e Massimiliano Fuksas for cantori

Cantori, founded in the heart of Marche, an Italian region renowned for its rich artisanal heritage, has been representing excellence in furniture production since 1976. With a dedication to quality and design, Cantori has been able to distinguish itself on the international luxury furniture scene, offering collections ranging from classic to contemporary furniture. Thanks to the company’s philosophy, Cantori has become synonymous with the best of Made in Italy craftsmanship around the world.

In 2025, Cantori partners with Massimiliano Fuksas and Doriana Fuksas for Samira. Both born in Rome, the Italian architects form one of the most influential duos in the global architecture and design scene. After earning his architecture degree in 1969, Fuksas, driven by curiosity and a rebellious spirit, became involved with Archigram, the radical London-based architectural movement. He later moved to Denmark, where he gained valuable experience working with renowned architects Henning Larsen and Jørn Utzon.

the sketch by Massimiliano and Doriana that brought Samira to life

The material contrast, featuring a weather-resistant tubular steel frame and eco-leather upholstery in various shades, becomes an expression of a formal exploration that harmonizes style with tradition, meeting the aesthetic and functional demands of contemporary living with balance and grace.

Samira marks the beginning of a series of new interpretations that Cantori is planning for the near future – objects that transcend mere function to become sensory experiences, embracing a balance between craftsmanship and technology.

Samira carries with it the ancient Arab tradition

the armchair’s design draws inspiration from the magic of the desert

this project marks the beginning of a series of new interpretations that Cantori is planning for the near future

the material contrast features a weather-resistant tubular steel frame and eco-leather upholstery in various shades

project info:

name: Samira

company: Cantori | @cantori_spa

design: Massimiliano & Doriana Fuksas | @fuksas_architects

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May
28

NotOnSunday and We All Need Words rebrand Direct Ferries

Category: Design Week

NotOnSunday and We All Need Words have injected some personality into Direct Ferries.

The world’s biggest online travel agent for ferry bookings, Direct Ferries already had 2.5 million customers in 25 countries, but wanted to keep growing as an aggregator.

The client initially approached Rob Mitchell of strategy and copywriting agency We All Need Words to help with a new tone of voice for its customer services and bot.

“They asked us what their brand should sound like,” Mitchell says. “In a very kamikaze account management style, I said it could sound like anything, because I don’t think you’ve got much of a brand.”

Duly hooked, the client asked what their brand could look like, with the right help.

The Direct Ferries brand guidelines developed by NotOnSunday

Mitchell brought branding agency NotOnSunday on board – they had first worked together on the rebranding of the Scouts’ UK division in 2018.

“We needed a platform and vehicle to enable us to grow,” says Direct Ferries CEO Niall Walsh.

That growth will come from the aggregator share of the market, which is low in this sector – while 45% of tickets for trains are bought through aggregators like TrainLine, it’s just 5% for ferries.

“Conversion rate is everything to us,” Walsh explains. “We’re a traffic acquisition machine. It’s about giving that traffic the best customer experience so that they check out.”

To get them down that funnel, the rebrand needed to instil confidence in its audience.

“Customers can see when there isn’t consistency. If there’s no consistency, there’s no trust, if there’s no trust, people aren’t going to give you their credit card number,” Walsh says.

Consideration was given to typographic treatment of lengthy words in other languages

He admits the company had never previously had a considered brand – instead it had been built through iteration and trial and error.

Visually and verbally, from the website, emails and display ads to the call centre and blog, there was a mix of styles.

“Before you know it, you’ve got a complete mess of images and tone of voice,” Walsh says.

We Are All Words and NotOnSunday set about creating a brand that showed ferry travel in a more aspirational light. They swapped images of ferries and facilities for sea air and views of the horizon, and they ditched cheesy photos of models in favour of travel magazine-style photography.

The tag-line was created by We All Need Words

The wider strategy was to present Direct Ferries as the ferry brand. We All Need Words developed a tag-line – “Wherever you’re sailing, start here.”

This was part of a wider, adaptable brand system using chevrons, which mimic the shape of a ship’s bow. These can be used on their own or paired with ‘A to B’ couplet headlines, mirroring the overall “wherever you’re sailing” line.

The chevrons can be repositioned to take into account different word lengths in the 24 languages that Direct Ferries operates in.

These headline pairings are delivered in a pair of typefaces – the sans serif Mundial, described by NotOnSunday’s Trev Townsend as friendly, and the serif Rocky, which is a little classier.

Together, they’re intended to bring out and draw together the bigger brand system.

NotOnSunday did an audit of the ferry sector, including its iconography of boats and pictograms. “Direct Ferries got lost among the others,” says Townsend.

The Direct Ferries logo before and after

The previous logo was very literal, says Walsh. “Having three ships to define that you sell a ferry felt slightly dated.”

NotOnSunday crafted the new logo, with a mark created out of the ‘D’ and ‘F’. The angle of the ‘F’ matches that of the chevron.

The new hero colour, orange, was chosen to be both modern and timeless, and to stand out from its blue rivals. That is contrasted with secondary colours that are meant to reference the sea – dark and light blues and greens.

All of the new design work had to fit around the existing UX, because of its robust and proven capacity to drive sales.

The new Direct Ferries tone of voice and branding

“We could change all the details and decorative elements, but we couldn’t change the customer journey, because it’s been tested and tested and it works,” Townsend says.

NotOnSunday redrew the icons, including the car symbol and dog paw print, giving them the same line weight. Similarly, the buttons are now consistent sizes and shapes, with rounded edges to match the logo mark.

And it’s worked, Walsh says. “The data tells us that customers prefer this brand, because nothing else has changed on the website, it’s the same product, price, experience, and the same user journey,” he says.

Direct Ferries OOH advertising

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May
28

“What brands get wrong about disruption”

Category: Design Week

Disruption has become a popular brand strategy as start-ups, challengers and even established brands seek to stand out in crowded categories.

Disruptive brand building subverts a consumer’s perceptions through narrative and tone. But, while disruption is often associated with boldness and audacity, its true power lies in challenging category norms in unexpected ways.

This is achieved not only through striking visuals or provocative messaging, but by fundamentally redefining what a category can mean, and the experience a brand can deliver.

One newly launched brand that’s aiming to defy its category conventions is mud, an emerging petcare company that is setting itself apart by embracing mess, mud and natural animal instincts.

The brand’s Everyday Wash for Dirty Dogs is marketed for “dogs who were meant to get dirty”.

The brand’s brown, grey and black colour palette is inspired by different shades of dirt, and its founders describe it as “a small act of rebellion against the sanitised world of modern pet care.”

Angelina Pischikova and Karina Zhukovskaya’s identity for their mud pet care brand.

While it’s too early to predict mud’s ability to disrupt its category, its mission is certainly thought-provoking.

If successful, disruptor brands can not only capture market share from established competitors, they can shift industry dynamics and open up a new market for consumers seeking alternatives.

Think Liquid Death, the US brand which made canned water cool with its irreverence and punk/heavy metal aesthetics. Or Oatly, which turned oat milk into a cultural statement with witty long copy and an anti-advertising aesthetic.

“Being pioneering isn’t always about ripping it up and starting again.”

When a disruptor brand is so successful that it brings about positive change, it’s often because that category is ripe for disruption.

Prior to the arrival of disruptor brands like The Ordinary and Glossier, the beauty industry had thrived on creating a feeling of exclusivity, mystery and luxury, with glossy celebrity-fronted advertising and products making vague promises at inflated prices.

The sector was entirely upended by the arrival of The Ordinary, which democratised skincare by championing science over celebrity and enabled a much wider group of consumers to access high-quality skincare.

Stunts like selling “ordinarily-priced” eggs for $3.37 at the height of the American inflation crisis, or dumping a stack of dollar bills in a store window, cleverly highlighted its no-frills proposition and flew in the face of typical beauty marketing by taking swipes at influencer endorsement.

Glossier was another hugely influential agent of change because it built its brand around user-generated content and real customer feedback, rather than top-down beauty ideals.

But with disruption comes risk.

A disruptor brand can seem inauthentic if its brash, bold branding doesn’t fully align with its ethos. WeWork’s tactics backfired massively when its “changing the world” narrative collapsed under scrutiny.

Its demise also demonstrates that moving fast and breaking things isn’t necessarily the best approach to disruption.

The company promised a variety of flexible office spaces catering to different needs, but ultimately failed to deliver because of its focus on global expansion at breakneck speed – a strategy that proved unsustainable.

Also, disruption stops being disruptive when everyone’s doing it.

When luxury fashion first shifted online and onto social media, many fashion houses pared back their logos, incorporating the clean, minimalist typefaces favoured by tech brands like Google and Microsoft. This minimalist branding style became so popular among brands, from Saint Laurent to Celine, they all started to look the same.

Even Liquid Death’s success has had its limitations. Despite becoming a sensation in the US, it didn’t create any significant ripples in the UK water market and exited after less than two years – showing that disruptive brand activity can get lost in translation. What works in some markets and cultures, may fall flat in others.

For legacy brands, the stakes are particularly high because a major identity shift can erode established brand equity. Old Spice successfully moved away from its “dad’s aftershave” image through ironic humour.

By contrast, Aberdeen Group’s attempt to reach new audiences backfired dramatically after its rebrand to Abrdn in 2021 was met with a torrent of mockery. Earlier this year it announced it was reinstating the missing e’s.

Being pioneering isn’t always about ripping it up and starting again.

Brands don’t need to reinvent themselves or tear down the competition to make an impact. You can be just as innovative by quietly committing to long-term, incremental change.

Sustainable fashion brands are a case in point here. Companies like Finisterre and Reformation are leading a slow fashion movement by committing to eco-friendly and ethical practices, offering consumers a high-quality alternative to fast fashion.

To truly disrupt, a brand must have ambitions beyond being brash and attention-seeking. Disruptors need to stay true to their brand essence as well as strategically differentiated from rivals.

Before adopting a disruptive stance, consider what consumers really want and analyse whether your rivals are delivering on that need.

You must also ensure your branding resonates with your target audience and connects to a broader cultural shift. In this way, you can help ensure your disruption strategy gets people talking for all the right reasons.

Polly Hopkins is managing director of FutureBrand London.

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May
28

DSA group considers designing with retaining walls in contemporary construction

Category: Design Boom

DSA group on designing with retaining walls

Retaining walls are essential structural elements used to stabilize soil and prevent collapse in both residential and commercial projects. Whether built from concrete, stone, timber, or reinforced materials, these walls serve a dual purpose — offering critical support and enhancing aesthetic appeal. From gravity and reinforced block walls to anchored and sheet pile systems, each type suits specific conditions and load requirements. Key design considerations include load-bearing capacity, proper drainage, material choice, compliance with building regulations, and suitability to environmental conditions. With careful planning and the right engineering, retaining walls can create usable spaces and long-term stability on even the most challenging terrain.

Rule number one, never underestimate the importance of a retaining wall. As an essential structural element, retaining walls are used in construction and landscaping to stabilize soil and prevent collapse, holding soil in place, regardless of weather and land levels, come rain, wind, or shine. Found in residential and commercial projects, retaining walls not only serve a functional purpose but given the multitude of construction techniques available, they can also enhance the final aesthetic finish of your project. What are retaining walls? So, by their very nature, retaining walls must be stable and stiff to hold back the heavy weight of the ground and surcharge above. They are designed to support soil as well as lodgings on the retained surface which means it can be retained at different levels on each side of the retaining wall. Where ground is sloped a retaining wall will prevent collapse and create new usable spaces on uneven levels. The engineering of retaining walls means they counteract the forces from the weight of the soil and surcharge, with their reinforcement or anchoring mechanisms. This is why adequate retaining wall construction is crucial for ensuring the stability and longevity of your project.

image courtesy of iStock

a breakdown of retaining wall types

As the name suggests, gravity retaining walls rely on their own weight to resist the soil pressure. Typically made from concrete, stone (gabion baskets), or brick, these walls are ideal for low-height walls where there’s plenty of space due to the significant footprint, they require to ensure stability. This kind of retaining wall is usually easy to construct, though it’s worth noting that gravity retaining walls don’t provide an economical solution for the stability needed for taller, steeper situations. With a reinforced concrete base and stem for extra stability, reinforced retaining walls are great for holding back soil for medium to high retaining applications up to six meters in height. Made from reinforced or concrete hollow blocks, they require careful engineering design for retaining wall stability to prevent sliding and overturning under pressure. This makes reinforced retaining walls popular in commercial, domestic, and infrastructure projects where greater stability is required without excessive material use.

Anchored walls have piles driven deep into the ground to provide additional reinforcement and strength. These retaining walls are great for heavy soil situations and deep excavations where space is limited, such as urban construction sites and areas with steep slopes, allowing for higher retaining wall structures while keeping the material use efficient. With such a complex installation process this option requires specialised design engineering. Made from steel or timber sleepers, the interlocking sheets of Sheet Pile or King Posts, are driven into the ground and are most used in waterfront, soft soil conditions, where space is confined. These retaining walls offer a temporary or permanent retaining wall solution and sometimes require additional lateral support for deeper installations. You’ll see this type of wall in places like ports, river beds, and excavation sites, as designed by a qualified structural engineer.

innovation in materials and techniques

Innovation is constantly designing new ways to design retaining walls and reinforced soil walls are one of them. They integrate geosynthetics or other kinds of reinforcement materials to stabilize the soil through compaction, giving better flexibility, durability, and value for money, which is why they are becoming the preferred choice for highways, railways, and embankments. Reinforced soil walls are lightweight and allow greater design adaptability, as well as being more environmentally friendly compared to other options.

Some projects also require a combination of a few elements from the different types of retaining walls to create a hybrid solution. This is most likely to happen in more specialist infrastructure projects such as underground stations and bridges, using latest materials and construction techniques to improve performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. Advances in engineering mean there are also new composite retaining wall systems that offer the same great strength and flexibility to suit a range of environmental conditions.

from drainage to durability: designing for stability & longevity

These are the main things you need to think about when planning your retaining wall. First is load-bearing capacity. Walls must be able to handle soil pressure and environmental forces such as weather, water, and what the soil is supporting at higher levels. Proper drainage must also be in place to prevent pressure buildup which could lead to the retaining wall being overloaded. Further, there are material options. These include concrete, stone, timber, or geosynthetics — your choice will depend on type of retaining wall, budget, durability, and environmental conditions. A retaining wall can also be an attractive feature of the landscape, or it might just need to do its job and offer structural stability. And, like all structural components, your retaining wall must meet all applicable building and safety standards. Some materials are more durable than others making them more suited to extreme weather conditions with minimal maintenance.

project info:

name: Planning your retaining wall
author: DSA Group

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May
28

studio vincent architecture’s ‘foxhole’ home uses rooflines and voids to frame seclusion

Category: Design Boom

two geometries in conversation

Foxhole, a residence designed by Amsterdam-based Studio Vincent Architecture occupies a threshold condition. Set on the border of Abcoude, in the newly developed De Winkelbuurt neighborhood, the residence takes a step back from the street, introducing itself through a courtyard framed by two abstract forms. One holds the living quarters, the other a pared-down entrance volume, sealed to the road. The spatial pause between them serves as a kind of exhale, filtering the shift from public street to private garden. At dusk, light from the western horizon reaches deep inside.

The home takes shape through a pairing of asymmetrical geometries. The main house sits low and long behind a canal, while its companion structure hugs the edge of the road with a solid face. Together, they define a protected zone that simultaneously welcomes and withdraws. Along the facade, tall pivoting doors can be thrown open, turning the boundary into a passage. Despite the density of the surrounding development, the home finds its own rhythm through this interplay of mass and movement.

images © Jeremy Piret

inside the foxhole residence

Studio Vincent Architecture’s Foxhole residence unfolds internally with a kind of spatial looseness. On the ground floor, a central cabinet wall does the work of traditional partitions, carving out living areas while maintaining a clear visual connection between them. This organizing core brings attention to the kitchen, which appears immediately upon entry. Around it, the open-plan living and dining rooms slide out toward the garden, their generous glass openings responding directly to the house’s stepped siting.

The architects approach the upper floor with a sensitivity to human proportions. Custom built-in storage is wrapped in the same finishes as the walls, dissolving the boundaries between surface and structure. Rooflines slant inward, yet the space opens up rather than compresses. The abstraction of the pitched ceiling gathers daylight and holds it, softening the edges of the compact rooms while drawing attention to the physical presence of the materials.

the house sits between two abstract volumes that create a private courtyard away from the street

studio vincent architecture’s design strategies

Studio Vincent Architecture shapes its Foxhole residence with energy consciousness at its core. The structure is wrapped in thick layers of thermal insulation, serviced by a heat pump, and ventilated through heat recovery systems that preserve warmth without sacrificing fresh air. Its roof is embedded with twenty-six solar panels, flush with the surface, quietly generating more electricity than the house consumes. These decisions are carefully coordinated with the architecture’s orientation, which offers controlled exposures and framed views.

Foxhole adapts to its context with a split personality. Facing the neighborhood, it echoes the familiar silhouette of a pitched roof, anchoring itself among traditional houses. Along the side that meets open land, the roofline folds and cuts, releasing a more experimental outline. The asymmetry allows the building to engage different worlds at once — residential order on one side, open expanse on the other — without flattening into a single gesture.

The home’s floor plan informs its relationship with the land. The pentagonal footprint is not an arbitrary move, but a means to balance light, view, and privacy within a tight parcel. It responds to the canal, the street, and the sun with equal weight. The geometry shelters, but it also opens, making the house feel embedded rather than imposed.

large pivoting doors allow the closed entrance building to open onto the garden

a central cabinet on the ground floor replaces interior walls to create fluid, connected spaces

the upper floor uses built-in furniture and aligned finishes to create a unified flow

the kitchen is placed at the heart of the plan with clear sightlines from the entry

rooflines and material heights are scaled to the human body for spatial comfort

living and dining areas open to the garden through sliding windows that extend the interior outward

project info:

name: Foxhole

architecture: Studio Vincent Architecture | @studiovincentarchitecture

location: Abcoude, The Netherlands

structural engineer: De Ingenieursgroep
contractor: Bouwbedrijf Bon

completion: 2024

photography: © Jeremy Piret | @jeremypiret

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May
28

studio 5•5 stretches linear table through versailles’ gardens as open dialogue on climate

Category: Design Boom

Studio 5•5 designs Nous… Le Climate: a Manifesto Exhibition

From May 7 to July 13, 2025, the Potager du Roi in Versailles serves as the site for Nous… the Climate, an open-air exhibition forming part of the 3rd Biennial of Architecture and Landscape of Île-de-France (Bap!). Designed by Studio 5•5 in collaboration with Agence TER, the exhibition serves as a spatial manifesto that addresses climate change through a combination of scenography and public installations.

The exhibition’s primary feature is a 300-meter linear table placed within the Potager’s historic layout. This table operates both as a symbolic structure and as a platform for presenting collective responses to climate issues. Its geometry connects multiple zones of the garden and introduces a spatial narrative that begins with the word ‘Nous’ (Us) and concludes with ‘the Climate.’ This layout forms a literal and conceptual axis, framing climate as a shared responsibility across disciplines and sectors.

all images courtesy of Studio 5•5 and Agence TER

Nous… Le Climate scenography adapts to the natural setting

Developed by Studio 5•5’s design team, and commissioned by Agence TER, Nous… Le Climate table features various design projects. These include proposals and interventions related to ecological infrastructure, soil regeneration, urban cooling strategies, and regenerative agriculture. Each contribution emphasizes a landscape-based methodology and presents specific, localized responses to environmental transformation.

Constructed using weather-resistant materials, the scenography adapts to natural conditions. Its layout facilitates varied sensory engagement depending on the time of day and the weather. A key spatial feature of the route includes passage across the central basin of the Potager du Roi, enabling direct interaction with the site’s water systems and microclimatic variations.

a 300-meter table anchors Nous… the Climate at the Potager du Roi

Potager du Roi becomes a living architectural laboratory

Originally designed in the 17th century to support controlled agricultural production, the Potager now functions as a research site for contemporary climate adaptation. The exhibition draws on this historical role to propose new forms of spatial practice, informed by both past horticultural techniques and current environmental strategies.

Incorporated within the site are collective seating areas and shared surfaces designed to host formal and informal dialogues. These elements frame the Potager as a working ground for civic, scientific, and design collaboration.

the exhibition unfolds in the historic gardens of Versailles

public installations connect ecology, design, and dialogue

the table acts as both platform and symbol for climate action

zones of the Potager are linked through the table’s linear geometry

ecological infrastructure projects line the exhibition path

the scenography changes with sun, wind, and rain

the exhibition serves as a spatial manifesto that addresses climate change

the open-air layout encourages informal discussion and exchange

Studio 5•5 and Agence TER frame climate as a collective issue

a route across the central basin highlights water and microclimates

Nous… the Climate: a spatial sentence tracing shared responsibility

project info:

name: Nous…Le Climat
designer: Studio 5•5 | @studio5.5

commissioner: Agence TER | @agence_ter

location: École nationale supérieure de paysage, 10 rue du Maréchal Joffre, 78000 Versailles, France

dates: May 7th – July 13th, 2025

Studio 5•5 design team: Florian Stechenko, Anthony Lebossé, César Potel, Simon Lancelle, Marie Aujames, Eliott Bulle

Agence TER design team: Henri Bava, Michel Hossler, Olivier Philippe

construction: BARAKA & Cie

landscape team: Julien-Labruyere Degas Beatrice, Maëlys Laporte, Karima Agha, Leret Surrault, Anouk Lucile, Augiron Célia, Banyik Aldo, Jiménez Felipe, Philippine Ciupek

support: École nationale supérieure de paysage

designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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May
28

Top 5 Reasons the LIVALL PikaBoost 2 E-Bike Conversion Kit Will Transform Your Cycling

Category: YankoDesign

Electric bicycles have surged in popularity as more people seek eco-friendly transportation alternatives that still provide the convenience and speed needed for daily commutes. However, the hefty price tag of most quality e-bikes, often ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 or more, puts them out of reach for many cycling enthusiasts. This barrier has created a growing demand for conversion kits that can transform standard bicycles into electric-assisted rides, offering an affordable upgrade option for beloved bikes without the need for expensive purchases.

The LIVALL PikaBoost 2 e-bike conversion kit enters this market as a standout solution. Unlike conventional conversion kits, it doesn’t require a DIY master to install, disassemble, and reassemble as needed. This sleek design attaches to virtually any bicycle in minutes, providing instant electric capabilities that can be engaged or disengaged at will. And unlike conventional conversion kits, it doesn’t require a DIY master to install, disassemble, and reassemble as needed. It preserves your bicycle’s original character while adding powerful electric assistance whenever you want it, creating the perfect hybrid experience for riders who value both tradition and innovation.

Designer: LIVALL

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1. 4 Riding Modes for Any Scenario

The versatility of the LIVALL PikaBoost 2’s four distinct riding modes tops the list of reasons cyclists are falling in love with this conversion kit. Standby Status keeps the unit attached but inactive for traditional riding, while Assist Mode provides intuitive power that responds to your pedaling effort. Based on user feedback, LIVALL’s latest firmware upgrade delivers a smoother, more natural e-bike experience with two adjustable assist levels for customized riding. For those long stretches of road, Cruise Mode maintains a steady speed without constant pedaling, and the innovative Workout Mode actually adds resistance to your ride for fitness training. It can even reverse charge the bike, generating power while you exercise. LIVALL’s patented AAR2.0 algorithm intelligently syncs with your pedaling rhythm, delivering up to 500W peak power assistance that naturally matches your riding style while reducing knee strain.

2. Ride Safer with 5 Layers of Protection

Ever since its founding, LIVALL has always prioritized rider safety, so it’s no surprise that the PikaBoost 2 boasts five integrated protection systems that provide peace of mind during every ride. The intelligent Fall Detection immediately cuts power if the bike tips over, while Slip Detection prevents wheel spin on wet or loose surfaces. LIVALL PikaBoost 2 also features fall tilt detection that stops the assistive motor when it tilts more than 30 degrees and starts an emergency contact countdown if the tilt exceeds 60 degrees. Rounding out the safety package, a bright LED taillight increases visibility to other road users, especially during turning and braking, making the PikaBoost 2 as safety-conscious as it is performance-oriented.

3. Travel Anywhere with Airline-Friendly Batteries

A flexible power system is another compelling reason to choose the LIVALL PikaBoost 2, with two battery options tailored to different riding needs. The robust 220Wh model delivers impressive range, up to 70km (43 miles) on a single charge, making it ideal for longer commutes or weekend adventures. For frequent travelers, the 158Wh version is airline-approved while still providing up to 50km (31 miles) of assisted riding. Both models feature replaceable batteries for extended journeys and offer convenient charging options, either through the integrated tail port or by removing the battery entirely for charging elsewhere. Even better, those batteries can serve as emergency power banks so you can stop worrying about your phone running out of power during long rides.

4. Effortless Installation, Easily Switch Between Bikes

LIVALL PikaBoost 2’s thoughtful design emphasizes simplicity and adaptability, with a quick installation process that requires no permanent modifications or additional wiring. The compact unit attaches securely to your seat post, maintaining your bike’s aesthetic while adding powerful electric capabilities. The mobile app features automatic calibration that ensures a secure and accurate setup. Perhaps most impressively, transitioning between electric and traditional riding requires just a tap on the app’s standby button, no tools or disassembly needed. And if you get the extra seat clamp, you can quickly transfer and install the kit across multiple bikes.

5. Smart Riding at Your Fingertips

Complete control comes standard with the PikaBoost 2 through its companion app and the included remote controller. The handlebar-mounted remote lets you adjust settings on the fly without removing your hands from the bars, while the intuitive app interface provides mode selection, detailed ride statistics, battery status, and even a way to share your riding content within the community to exchange ideas and experiences. With this dual-control system, you can always access the LIVALL PikaBoost 2’s features safely and conveniently, whether you’re navigating busy city streets or enjoying scenic country roads.

The LIVALL PikaBoost 2 represents a thoughtful approach to bicycle electrification that respects both tradition and innovation. By offering an effortless installation process, easy switching between modes that make riding less strenuous, comprehensive safety features, flexible power options, and intuitive controls, it provides a more enjoyable and safer riding experience without abandoning their existing bikes. Whether you’re looking to extend your commuting range, tackle challenging terrain with less effort, turn every ride into a smart fitness session, or simply enjoy the option of electric assistance when needed, the PikaBoost 2 delivers a balanced solution that enhances rather than replaces the cycling experience you already love.

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May
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