Bronz Sukuta · 2025
Ecool Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ekwuru Moduular Nkeji Kewara Ekewa
by Wai Yin Chai
- Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz 2025 in Sukuta
- CLIENT: Ecool
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,050
- Verification code 18DEB1C7C7 · Verify this award
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About Ecool Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ekwuru Moduular Nkeji Kewara Ekewa
Ederede Akwụkwọ: Ecool bụ ekwuru moduular e chepụtara maka njem kewara ekewa n'obodo nkeji iri na ise. Usoro mpịaji nke otu nzọụkwụ nke ụkwụ na-akpalite na-ebelata ohere ọ na-ewe mgbe akwụsịrị ya, na-echekwakwa oghere obodo. Omume mpịaji a na-arụ ọrụ na-enweghị ịda ada, nke na-emeziwanye ohere maka ndị ọrụ nwere mmadọ mmadọ dị ala. Ọdụ ichọ ọkụ e nyere ntụziaka na-akwado njikwa igwe ụgbọala ma belata mfu. Akụkụ ime akpịrịkpa ahụ e jiri aluminium a nakọtara mepụta site n'iwe ígwè, akụkụ ndị e ji ABS na PC a nakọtara mepụta na-enye ike na-adịru ogologo oge. Akụkụ moduular ndị dị iche iche na-eme ka ọ dị mfe ịgbanwe na-edozi ha, si otú a na-elelie ogologo ndụ ọrụ nke ekwuru ahụ.
About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz
Ecool Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ekwuru Moduular Nkeji Kewara Ekewa meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Ecool Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ekwuru Moduular Nkeji Kewara Ekewa ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Ecool Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ekwuru Moduular Nkeji Kewara Ekewa na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.
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- Unique Properties
- Ecool is designed for sustainability in 15 min cities, emphasizing environmental, commercial, and community benefits. Its one-step foldable design reduces its footprint when parked, optimizing urban space. Modular to suit various users, including delivery personnel, it includes railing charging stations for better management and reduced loss. Made from recycled materials, Ecool supports a circular economy by promoting resource reuse and minimizing emissions.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Normal Mode: 1216 mm x 530 mm x 944 mm
Folded Mode: 563.87 mm x 530 mm x 935.41 mm
Wheels: 10 inches in diameter - Tags
- Sustainable Design、Foldable Design、Modular Design、High-tech、Eco-friendly、Shared mobility、Ergonomic、Carbon Emission Reduction、Space-efficient 、Accessibility
- Production Technology
- Ecool production combines advanced materials with modern manufacturing. Its recycled aluminum frame, made via diecasting, ensures strength and precision, while recycled ABS and PC plastics enhance durability. Iterative prototyping used 3D printing for testing and CNC machining for final parts. This blend of sustainable materials and high tech processes underscores Ecool is commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge in designing the Ecool scooter was creating a simple, optimal folding mechanism that allowed operation without bending, catering to users with limited mobility. This involved extensive ergonomic research and numerous design iterations. Additionally, compliance with diverse regional safety standards impacted the scooter is specifications. Efforts were also made to incorporate sustainable manufacturing processes to minimize carbon emissions.
- Research
- The Ecool design study aims to enhance sustainable urban mobility, aligned with the 15 minute city concept. It focuses on creating a foldable, modular scooter that saves space, meets diverse needs, and uses sustainable materials. Participants including delivery personnel and commuters, prefer compact, versatile transport that reduces clutter and improves accessibility. Ecool supports shared mobility, lowers carbon emissions, and influences urban transportation policies for a sustainable future.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the challenges facing shared scooters in Europe and bikes in China, including theft, vandalism, and sidewalk congestion, this project aims to redefine sustainable urban mobility. The excessive production and abandonment of scooters not only pose environmental threats but also burden enterprises economically. With rising skepticism towards shared transportation models, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to ensure sustainability and reduce urban carbon emissions.
- Project Duration
- The project was initiated in January 2024 in Hong Kong and the design was completed in May 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The Ecool scooter is designed for intuitive use, featuring a foot-activated one-step folding mechanism for quick, effortless compact storage. This design enhances accessibility, including for users with physical limitations.
A smart system connects to a mobile app, offering real-time data on scooter availability, battery life, and route optimization for efficient travel. The modular design allows easy customization and maintenance, extending the scooter’s lifecycle and performance.
