# Triple-Platformed Scooters The Tripod Scooter by Maya Prokhorova Uses Three Balance Points By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prokhorova References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/10/08/the-most-versatile-scooter-ever/) Designer Maya Prokhorova created the 'Tripod' scooter, which is a three-tiered transportation device. Unlike traditional scooters, this one does not use handles. The Tripod scooter is a hybrid of a skateboard and a scooter. There are [three balanced platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tltboard-gorilla) to provide each user with a more secure and sturdy stage. This product can be used for [personal transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modi), or it can aid in transporting heavy objects. The scooter contains a metal plate, which is coated in silicone rubber to make it weather-resistant and incredibly durable. Each of the three balls are made of a fluoroplastic material called Caprolon. Maya Prokhorova created this sleek device to bring comfort and control to each user. The ultimate goal is to promote safety while providing an environmentally friendly form of transportation. The scooters are created in a neutral color scheme of black, red and gray. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Triple-platformed Scooters:** Maya Prokhorova's 'Tripod' scooter offers a more secure and sturdy stage for personal transportation or heavy object transport without handles. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Transportation:** The Tripod scooter presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the personal transportation industry, offering a unique and secure alternative to traditional scooters. - **Industrial Transportation:** The Tripod scooter's sturdy design and ability to transport heavy objects opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the industrial transportation industry. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The three-tiered balance platform of the Tripod scooter provides an innovative solution for outdoor recreation, offering improved comfort and control for riders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle.md) - [Independent Suspension Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-electric-scooter.md) - [Three-Wheel Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xoto-founder-edition.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-scooter.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md) - [Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-electric-scooter.md) - [Two-in-One Scooter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-scooter.md)