Master's thesis entitled Redesign of Olympic Saber, presents an innovative design solutions for a saber with the adjustable point of balance. The aim of this thesis is to answer the needs of users by using/adopting the double diamond design process. The thesis consists of four parts. The first part presents an overview of fencing disciplines, equipment, and history of innovation in the field of saber development. The second part, further discusses the analytic research aspect, which consists of a research of market, an overview of thepolicy of the International Fencing federation, and interviews with users. It covers the monetary, identity and mechanical aspects of the relevant products of the most established manufacturers in the fencing industry. These interviews represent feedback from the users/fencers from different target areas. Finally the insights collected in the research phase are summed up as project key points. The third part deals with the agreggation of insights gathered in the research phase and the development of the concept. Follows the presentation of the defined concept of the olympic saber with adjustable point of balance. The concept is realized in the form of a working prototype. In the last part, the thesis deals with the business aspect of the product, namely the bussines model canvas, business model, and product identity. After a detailed analysis of the collected data, the assumption was made that users who express a desire for a lighter prop in the first phase do not necessarily want a lighter prop, namely easier and more optimal control when handling the saber. In solving the mentioned problems, the task focuses on a more detailed interdisciplinary treatment of the saber as a sports prop. While researching the mechanical properties of saber parts, comparing and analyzing the properties of sabers in industry and the physical aspects of the object's center of gravity, the concept of a saber with a flexible center of gravity has been developed. Developed concept allows user to adjust center of gravity of the prop with minimal intervention according to their own preferences.
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