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1 Bugaboo's "Donkey" Double Stroller Packs a Double Punch
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2 Ensuring a Safe Ride: How Bugaboo Strollers Are Tested
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3 Bugaboo's Lead Designer Discusses What Men Want in a Stroller
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4 Bugaboo's Lead Designer Discusses Cultural Differences in Stroller Use
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5 Bugaboo's Lead Designer Discusses How Fatherhood Has Influenced Stroller Design
How do you compliment a donkey? "Hey, nice a**!" When Bugaboo announced its first foray into the world of double strollers, the news was met with cheers and a collective sigh of relief from mamas who are already fans of the Dutch company’s popular pushchairs. But when they saw the side-by-side style, when so many other companies are shifting to a rumble seat style, many worried about the Read more
Being a designer is one thing, but being a father is another. When Aernout Dijkstra-Hellinga, Bugaboo's lead designer, first joined the Dutch stroller company, he was creating pushchairs without the benefit of any first-hand father experience. Now, with two tots at home, his perspective, and the features he focuses on, has changed. During my trip to Amsterdam, (Bugaboo flew me there to test out Read more
Ever wonder why strollers have certain features? A parasol here or a snack tray there? When designers set out to create a new pushchair, there are regional and cultural differences that come into play. Sometimes they aren't recognized until after the stroller hits the market, and that's where accessories come into play. During my trip to Amsterdam, (Bugaboo flew me there to test out the Donkey Read more
When the Bugaboo made its US debut as the stroller of choice for Sex and the City's Miranda and Brady, it caused nothing short of a pushchair revolution. The pram, which was Max Barenbrug's final design school project, aimed to appeal to both moms and dads, with a modern unisex feel that caught on fast. Today, Bugaboo's design team is comprised of seven designers – six men and one woman. Read more
Parents aren't the only ones concerned with their child's stroller safety. Before the pushchairs ever hit store shelves they are put though rigorous tests. While in Amsterdam, (Bugaboo flew me there to test out the Donkey — review to come!), I learned that the company's strollers undergo more than 200 safety assessments to evaluate a pram's functionality, response to operating forces, and Read more
