Final Major Project 

RCA Intelligent Mobility class of 2023

This was my FMP in RCA called G!NG3R, it is a "dine-in" style food truck designed for Hong Kong. 

It is based on the 2017 government initiated food truck scheme that failed shortly due to the economic situation (caused by the 2019 protest and COVID-19). 

The scheme was axed in summer 2022. However, upon review, there were many food truck operators who see recovery in their businesses during the post-covid era and noticed several opportunities. The scheme should have continued while the operators were keen to persist. 

In addition, I see this as an opportunity to combine the elements of the diminishing Dai Pai Dong 大牌檔 (a kind of traditional outdoor-style eatery in Hong Kong) to modern day food trucks. It could be a platform for restaurateurs to come back to the F&B industry after suffering great lost during covid. 

Food trucks have the advantage of being mobile, flexible, and low-cost in comparison to restaurants. They should not just be a temporary take-away station where there's only a tiny window to interact with the chef, pay, grab your food and go. Dining is a multi-sensory experience where you can see the action in the kitchen, smell the fragrance, hear the roar of the wok and taste the food while it is warm and fresh. 

Mobility is developing in a direction where vehicles are just autonomous robots shared by people used solely for commute. In a world where cars are going to be soul-less, all looking the same like a faceless robot, I believe adding a touch of humanity is key to make people love cars again. 

In Hong Kong, we all know the music of the ice-cream trucks and kids run to them as soon as they hear the musical notes. Who doesn't love an ice-cream/food truck?

Food is an irreplaceable part of my culture and I want to combine it with mobility and share it with the rest of the world. 

Welcome to G!NG3R, the next generation food truck. Come on in! We're open!

Special thanks to: 

@davidseeing (my personal tutor) who was guiding me all the way, giving me good feedback and great design suggestions. 

@zhenyu_kong (my classmate) who was an absolute life saver, he helped 3D print a lot of spare parts when I was repairing the model. (Yes, the model came in broken pieces thanks to the company who did not put a fragile label on the box even though I reminded them) 

Of course, my family and friends who were there to support me all the way. No words can describe my gratitude. I love you all, thank you!