Car Box Caja de almacenamiento para maletero by Andrew Chu

Car Box Caja de almacenamiento para maletero by Andrew Chu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Accesorios de Vehículos Competition Category.

HierroAccesorio de Vehículo· 2023

Car Box Caja de almacenamiento para maletero

by Andrew Chu

Client: Shooco°

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Accesorio de Vehículo Category

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The Design

About Car Box Caja de almacenamiento para maletero

Car Box es una caja de almacenamiento plegable diseñada para el maletero del automóvil. Su forma trapezoidal sigue el ángulo de unos 80 grados de los asientos traseros, de modo que la caja se ajusta al maletero y aprovecha un espacio que a menudo queda vacío. Una tapa abatible se mantiene sujeta mediante un imán potente, lo que permite a los ocupantes de los asientos traseros acceder a los objetos guardados durante la marcha. El cuerpo está fabricado en polipropileno expandido, un plástico espumado ligero que resiste los impactos y es reciclable. Los cierres plegables situados a cada lado permiten montarla o plegarla en menos de cinco segundos y sin necesidad de herramientas.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Car Box Caja de almacenamiento para maletero ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Car Box Caja de almacenamiento para maletero sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Car Box Caja de almacenamiento para maletero es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: A title angle about 80° of the rear seats of SUV causes a waste of some space when the vehicle storage box for trunk is used. User’s experience may be compromised by tumbling box on bump roads, because the box cannot fit to the vehicle.
This trunk storage box is specially designed in a trapezoidal shape to fit the angle of rear seats and maximizes the use of space in trunk.
The box opened with magnetic and flip-down lid fits more car models and make it easier for rear seat occupants to access the desired articles while driving.
Dimensions & Packaging: When used: 65cm*30cm*34cm
When folded: 65cm*34cm*10cm
Weight: 998g
Its handling and assembly are friendly to female users
Tags: Storage box，Vehicle storage box for trunk，Foldable storage box，Car supplies，Portable box
Production Technology: EPP, the abbreviated term of Expanded polypropylene, is a short name for new foamed plastic. The unique properties render it available as a fast-growing, eco-friendly new cushioning and insulation material that can be recycled and reused. It has been extensively used in car bumpers and bumper guard linings, as well as in a growing number of innovative products such as mother and baby products, safety seats, children's furnishings.
Design Challenge: We are motivated to identify the neglected zones, make these zones more user-friendly and serve the needs of car owners at different ages. This product is required to be light, portable and easily assembled with perceived safety. As a result, we should not follow the veins of traditional storage boxes to design this car product, and how to design against the specific needs of users and make them surprised is considered the biggest challenge.
Research: Chinese car buyers ranging from young to middle-aged and elderly consumers prefer SUV than sedans. We interviewed some car owners and found they chose to buy SUVs for larger space. Despite this, there is still inadequate effective space in car, even if you have sorted out items the box, after driving a while, you have to sort out items again. Understanding these pain points help us modify this work.
Inspiration: As a frequently used storage space, the vehicle storage box for trunk is often perceived not enough for use, a factor driving many consumers to prefer buying SUV. Traditional storage box cannot adapt to the owners’ needs in all aspects and disregard the influence of the interior space. We are inspired to make use of the neglected space and impact-resistant materials, delivering a better experience to user.
Project Duration: The project was conceived in Shanghai in June 2022
entered the design phase in Hangzhou in August 2022.
entered the volume production in Changzhou in March 2023
and scheduled to be available for online sales in April 2023
Operation Flow: Each side is designed with folding clasp, assembled and folded within five seconds without aid. Once folded, little space is occupied, the front lid is opened and closed with a strong magnet, and there is no lock catch. The simple design surprisingly provides a higher level of safety and even in case of danger, user will not be threatened by any impact.
Team Members: Shen Jin、Chu Wanjun、Zhao Ran、Xu Jie