TEPLECH
UK

Mechanical Engineering — Industrial Design — London

Discipline Mech. Eng. BEng (Hons)
Status Open for Enquiries
Specialisation Motorsport / Product Design
Year 2026

Everyday Objects.
Extreme
Engineering.

A design portfolio exploring the violent collision of motorsport engineering and domestic life. Formula 1 aerodynamics applied to kitchen appliances. Motorcycle technology reimagined for household objects. The results are occasionally functional, sometimes beautiful, and almost entirely unnecessary. That is the point.

5 Concepts Designed
0 Currently For Sale
∞ Downforce Generated
19k RPM (Theoretical)

The Manifesto

§ 01
On Aerodynamics

Every object moves through air. Most designers choose to ignore this. We do not. Whether your coffee mug is stationary on a desk or travelling at 340km/h is, strictly speaking, irrelevant — the physics are universal. We design for both scenarios simultaneously and without apology.

On Motorsport

Formula 1 and MotoGP represent the pinnacle of engineering ingenuity under constraint. Billions are spent making things go faster by fractions of a second. This technology is too good to remain confined to a racetrack. It belongs in your kitchen. Your office. Your commute.

On Purpose

The question “why would a coffee mug need to be aerodynamic?” fundamentally misunderstands the assignment. The answer is: because it can be. Design without constraint is design at its most honest. Also, it looks incredible.

Portfolio

§ 02
DRS FLAP [ACTIVE] NACA DUCT 340ml VACUUM BODY TRIPLE ELEMENT FRONT WING THRM-001-MK1
THRM-001-MK1

Aero-Thermos Mk.I

"Because your coffee deserves downforce."

A 340ml vacuum-insulated travel mug featuring full Formula 1 aerodynamic bodywork. The triple-element front wing generates sufficient downforce to prevent the mug lifting off at speeds exceeding 120km/h. DRS activation allows rapid pouring by opening the rear wing flap and reducing drag. The NACA duct channels ambient air across the outer shell for thermal management purposes — the coffee is already hot, so this may need further thought.

Capacity340ml
Drag CoefficientCd 0.28
Wing Elements3F + 2R
DRSManual Toggle
600 800 1.0L 650cc V-TWIN DRIVE UNIT CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST (x2) COOLING FINS BLND-002-VT
BLND-002-VT

V-Twin Blender 650cc

"Zero to smoothie in 3.2 seconds."

A domestic countertop blender whose motor housing replicates a 650cc V-twin motorcycle engine in exacting detail. Cooling fins are present and correct. Exhaust pipes are included and fully aesthetic. The kickstart button does nothing except feel extremely satisfying to press. The actual blending mechanism is powered by electricity, not internal combustion, which is perhaps slightly disappointing.

Displacement650cc (visual)
Blend Speed19,000 RPM
Cylinders2 (decorative)
ExhaustTwin (scenic)
— PLAN VIEW (FROM ABOVE) — placeholder DIRECTION OF TRAVEL END- PLATE WING ELEMENTS DOWNFORCE HANDLE/ SHAFT UMBR-003-MK3
UMBR-003-MK3

Downforce Umbrella Mk.III

"Stay dry. Stay planted."

A personal precipitation management device fitted with a triple-element F1 front wing canopy. As you walk into wind and rain, the wing elements generate approximately 0.3N of downforce, pressing you firmly into the pavement. The umbrella will not blow inside-out in a gust — it will simply require greater physical effort to hold upright. This is considered a feature. Endplates provide visual credibility. DRS toggle activates the third element for maximum coverage during heavy downpours.

Wing Elements3 (multi-layer)
Downforce @ 5km/h0.3N
Diameter1,050mm span
EndplatesCarbon look vinyl
PISTON RINGS (x3) CONN. ROD HANDLE SPARK PLUG SPOUT CYLINDER WALL LEVEL GAUGE KTLH-004-PST
KTLH-004-PST

Piston Kettle 1200cc

"Boils water. Won't bore out."

A 1.2-litre electric kettle whose body is machined in the exact profile of a motorcycle engine piston. Three visible piston rings serve no sealing function whatsoever but look extraordinarily correct. The spout occupies the spark plug aperture in the crown. The handle replicates a connecting rod, complete with big-end bearing housing. Cooling fins have been omitted as the design goal is, somewhat paradoxically, to retain heat.

Capacity1.2L (1200cc)
Power3,000W
Piston Rings3 (ornamental)
Cooling FinsNone (intentional)
CHAIR GT-R 6,000 LUMEN TWIN HEADLIGHTS AERODYNAMIC WINDSCREEN RADIATOR INTAKE VENTRAL FIN (YAW STABILITY @ 0 MPH) SLICK COMPOUND CASTER (x5) GAS LIFT (12,000RPM SMOOTH) FULL FAIRING (CARBON LOOK VINYL) DRS NOT APPLICABLE (DESK CHAIR) CHR-005-GTR / FAIRING CHAIR — FRONT ELEVATION
CHR-005-GTR

Fairing Chair GT-R

"Maximum aerodynamic efficiency at desk speed."

A pneumatic office chair enclosed within a full sports motorcycle fairing. The twin 6,000-lumen headlights are functional and comply with EU office safety regulations (they do not). The windscreen reduces wind resistance during particularly vigorous typing sessions. The five-point caster base uses slick compound wheels, optimised for grip on dry carpet only — performance will degrade significantly on laminate. The ventral fin provides yaw stability at zero miles per hour, which is the only speed at which this chair will operate.

Top Speed0 mph (desk)
Drag ReductionImmeasurable
Headlights6,000 lm (x2)
Caster CompoundSoft (dry only)

Register Interest

§ 03

These products
are not
for sale.

They are works of design. Art objects. Conceptual provocations. They exist as engineering drawings, CAD models, and these SVG diagrams. None of them have been manufactured. Some of them probably should not be manufactured.

If you are interested in acquiring one, commissioning a piece, or simply want to be notified if any of these concepts progress toward production, please register your interest below.

Your details will be stored securely and used only to contact you regarding the specific products you have indicated interest in. We will not sell your data. We will not make your coffee mug aerodynamic without your consent.

∴ NONE OF THESE PRODUCTS CURRENTLY EXIST IN PHYSICAL FORM. REGISTERING INTEREST DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PURCHASE ORDER, A RESERVATION, OR ANY CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION ON EITHER PART. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY PRODUCT WILL EVER BE MANUFACTURED. THIS IS ART.
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