Taxes on bicycles are as high as 70% in Brazil which renders them inaccessible to many citizens, so the Cardoso Cycles 'Outlaw Bike' is designed as a clever workaround. The bicycle is constructed with a wooden frame and other high-end components, which are capable of being disassembled from one another to form a chair and a table. This functionality disguises the bike as furniture and thus only requires the consumer to pay a 12% tax rate.
The Cardoso Cycles 'Outlaw Bike' has been prototyped by the designers and would be valued at around $800 if it were taxed as furniture; this price would increase by 58% if valued as a bicycle. The design could help to drastically enhance accessibility for eco-friendly transportation options.
Transforming Furniture Bicycles
The Cardoso Cycles 'Outlaw Bike' Avoids High Taxes in Brazil
Trend Themes
1. Disguised Bicycles - Designing bicycles that have functional elements that can disguise them as furniture can lead to accessible transportation.
2. Eco-friendly Transport - Developing innovative transportation solutions using sustainable materials can revolutionize the future of transportation.
3. Tax Avoidance Strategies - Creating products that use creative tax avoidance strategies can open up new markets for consumers who want affordable products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture markets can benefit from designing functional furniture that can be disassembled into unique objects.
2. Bicycle Manufacturing - Bicycle manufacturers can explore creative ways of designing innovative bicycles that can serve multiple purposes.
3. Sustainable Materials - Developing sustainable materials that can be used in manufacturing eco-friendly products can disrupt traditional manufacturing methods and offer new opportunities.