FROMTIM / PERSONAL MOBILITY

AREZ

Electric mobility.
Designed as a complete experience.

AREZ electric skateboard illuminated against a dark background

Luxury in motion.
Designed for the city.

Designed in 2019 for AREZ / A.L.I.E.N, the project explores a compact electric skateboard with the visual confidence of a luxury vehicle. Lamborghini-inspired angles, a carbon-fiber body, and integrated lighting bring a distinct identity to everyday mobility.

Client
AREZ / A.L.I.E.N
Year
2019
Designer
Timothy Patterson
Category
Transportation · Electric skateboard
Scope
Industrial design · Packaging · Connected interfaces

01 / PRODUCT

An automotive attitude.

Inspired by Lamborghini’s sharp angles and sloping surfaces, AREZ pairs an angular deck with broad, patterned wheels. The design brings a high-end automotive character to a compact personal vehicle.

Three-quarter view of the AREZ skateboard with blue lighting

02 / DETAILS

A closer look.

The proposed drive architecture combines four hub motors with a battery concealed in the deck. A movement-responsive braking concept follows rider input, while the low profile keeps the technical system visually contained.

Close-up of the AREZ wheel, patterned deck, and side lighting
Front view of the AREZ skateboard and its wide wheels
Front view.
Rear view of the AREZ skateboard and its wide wheels
Rear view.

03 / VISIBILITY

A presence
after dark.

Lighting is part of the board’s identity. Front, rear, and side LEDs form a 360-degree visibility concept, while the companion app extends the experience through customizable colors and board-status feedback.

AREZ skateboard with blue side lighting in a city night scene
Overhead night rendering of AREZ with front, side, and rear lighting
Light integrated around the board.
Close-up of illuminated AREZ front assembly
Front lighting detail.

04 / PORTABILITY

Made to move.
Easy to take along.

The brief called for a lightweight, size-efficient board that could fit into a day of mixed travel. A compact footprint and concealed battery reduce visual bulk, with portability considered alongside the riding experience.

Complete side profile of the compact AREZ skateboard and concealed deck battery

05 / CONNECTED EXPERIENCE

The board.
The wrist.
The phone.

A connected interface concept brings ride information and board controls to a wrist-worn display and a Bluetooth smartphone app.

AREZ smartwatch and smartphone app interface concepts

WRIST-WORN DISPLAY

Ride information at a glance.

Speed, battery level, and range sit on the wrist. The concept also includes alerts for potential tampering or theft.

COMPANION APP

A personal riding experience.

Monitor power and mileage, customize lighting colors, and manage the board’s connected features from one interface.

CONNECTED SUPPORT

More than a remote.

The proposed app extends to ride tracking, diagnostics, firmware updates, and sharing rides with friends.

06 / PACKAGING

The experience starts
before the ride.

The packaging brief moved beyond a standard cardboard box. A fitted presentation case, foam cushioning, and full-size product graphics make opening and storing the board part of the design experience. Black surfaces and orange linework carry AREZ’s angular identity through to the case.

AREZ skateboard resting on its black and orange presentation case
Open AREZ presentation case showing the interior and skateboard
The presentation case, opened.
Side view of the AREZ skateboard with shoes above the presentation case
Board and packaging.

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