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Modern Utility Bike

The Faraday bike by IDEO and Rock Lobster Cycles was entered into The Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge, a design/build competition held this year to create the best modern utility bike. A utility bike is considered a mode of transportation and not a specialty or race bike. My favorite features include an integrated lighting system, an electric motor to assist with pedaling, and a large front rack for easy storage. It is easy to see why this bike won the People’s Choice Award.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.