Press Release
Golden A' Design Award in Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Goes to Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP by Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai for mobile technologies, applications and software design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP by Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai, designed for Sharge, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Golden A' Design Award
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Regarding Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP
Sharge transforms private EV charging piles into shared community resources, improving accessibility, affordability, and efficiency. It connects EV drivers with private pile owners, optimizing underutilized chargers and reducing reliance on public stations. Features like real-time scheduling, video navigation, and transparent pricing ensure a seamless experience. Built with UX research and agile development, Sharge integrates Google Maps API and Stripe API for secure, location-based transactions, promoting sustainable urban mobility.
About Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai
This group is a collective of independent designers based in cities across the United States, brought together by a shared commitment to responsible and thoughtful design. While working at leading U.S. tech companies, they collaborate across locations to explore meaningful ideas. Their work has received international recognition over the past two years, including honors from the iF Design Award, UX Design Awards, and NY Design Awards. Their design approach stands out for its thoughtful balance between intuitive interaction and visual simplicity, creating solutions that require minimal learning curve for users.
Award Record
This recognition makes Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Award
The A' Mobile Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good design in mobile industry by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to mobile designers, application developers, software engineers and user interface designers from all countries. Typical entries include smartphones, tablets, wearables, mobile applications, mobile games and mobile software. The awarded mobile designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/mobile
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/170601
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170601
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170601
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/366664
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP
- Function
- Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP
- Category
- Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Software and Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Black, Gainsboro, Light Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Sharge
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170601
Credits
- Team
- Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai
- Image Credits
- Fang Xu Xuan Shen Yongwen Dai
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Sharge revolutionizes the EV charging landscape by transforming private charging piles into shared community resources. It enhances accessibility, convenience, and affordability in the EV ecosystem. By addressing the challenges of limited public charging and high costs, Sharge allows hosts to earn extra income and enhances the charging experience for drivers. This innovation promotes sustainability and supports the shift towards a greener future.
- Inspiration
- Sharge was inspired by the sharing economy model and the urgent need for accessible, cost-effective EV charging solutions. With EV adoption rising, public infrastructure struggles to keep up, leaving drivers with long waits and high costs. Seeing underutilized private charging piles, we envisioned a community-driven network that optimizes resources, fosters sustainability, and enhances convenience. Our research on user behavior, urban mobility, and green energy shaped the platform’s design.
- Research
- User-centered research was conducted to analyze the charging challenges faced by EV drivers and the needs of private charger owners, with the objective of optimizing underutilized private chargers and improving accessibility. The study utilized interviews, surveys, and usability testing to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. A total of five EV drivers and five private charger owners participated, highlighting key issues such as unclear pricing, difficulty in locating chargers, and low utilization rates. Based on these insights, features such as video navigation and scheduling tools were developed to enhance user experience and increase adoption.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge involved balancing accessibility, affordability, and trust within a decentralized charging network. Ensuring that private charger owners felt secure sharing their chargers while maintaining a seamless experience for drivers was a key consideration. Social norms, lack of trust, and inconsistent regulations on private charging created additional obstacles. From a technological perspective, developing an intuitive interface with clear pricing, scheduling, and video navigation presented complexities. Addressing these challenges enabled the creation of a smooth, scalable solution for widespread adoption.
- Realization and Technology
- Sharge was developed using UX research methodologies, iterative prototyping, and user testing to refine the platform. The app interface was designed with Figma for high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes. React Native ensures cross-platform compatibility, while Google Maps API enables precise location-based services. Video integration and scheduling features were optimized through agile development, ensuring a seamless user experience and scalable implementation.
- Operation and Interaction
- Sharge operates like a community-driven EV charging network. EV drivers use the app to find nearby private charging piles, check availability, and book a time slot. Pile owners list their chargers, set prices, and earn extra income. Video navigation and clear pricing ensure a smooth experience. By sharing underutilized chargers, Sharge reduces costs, wait times, and reliance on public stations, making charging more accessible, convenient, and efficient for everyone.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project design started in January 2022 and ended in April 2022. The development is ongoing.
- Specifications
- Sharge is a digital platform designed for mobile and web use. The mobile app is developed using React Native for cross-platform functionality, with backend services built on Node.js and a cloud-based infrastructure for scalability. It integrates Google Maps API for location-based services and Stripe API for secure payments. The platform supports real-time scheduling, video navigation, and a user rating system, ensuring seamless interaction between EV drivers and pile owners.
- Keywords
- EV Charging, Sharing Economy, Sustainability, Decentralized Network, Passive Income, User-Centric Design, Urban Innovation, Resource Optimization, Clean Energy
