Project Insight

The Torqeedo Outboard

Close-up render of the new Torqeedo electric outboard concept showing detailed housing surfaces

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Design development to full-scale execution.

For the new Torqeedo Deep Blue 12 R, our approach was guided by the principles of Dieter Rams: Good design is unobtrusive, honest, and long-lasting. We moved away from aggressive styling trends to create a product of clarity. From the first sketch to the final 1:1 exhibition prototype, we focused on stripping away the unnecessary—revealing a pure, functional form that communicates the clean nature of electric mobility.

Client

Torqeedo GmbH

Industry

Marine / Electric Mobility

Year

2024

Services

Design • Modelling • Engineering • Prototyping • Full Scale Model

Torqeedo electric outboard motor concept – dual design visualization of new exterior housing
Torqeedo outboard sketch, renderingmotor concept showing internal components and assembly layout

Honest Geometry

Honest Geometry

Following the ethos that "form follows function," we designed the outboard not as a decorated shell, but as a logical structure.

We reshaped the technical package into a clean, geometric silhouette. By avoiding superficial decoration, we achieved a timeless aesthetic that radiates precision and trust—ensuring the product remains relevant long after trends have faded.

Render of Torqeedo electric outboard motor new design concept on clean background
Torqeedo outboard motor prototype with packaging design and physical model

Precision in Execution

A minimalist design tolerates no mistakes. MUNIQ managed the entire development pipeline, translating the rigorous design concept into precise CAS data and production-ready engineering.

The final full-scale model at Boot Düsseldorf wasn't just a prototype; it was proof that simplicity, executed with German engineering precision, creates the strongest impact.