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Xutao Zou, Zhou Zhou and Fanbao Meng Receives the Silver A' Design Award for St5 Electric Scooter in Scooter Design
Xutao Zou, Zhou Zhou and Fanbao Meng recognized for scooter design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Scooter Design category for St5 Electric Scooter by Xutao Zou, Zhou Zhou and Fanbao Meng, designed for Navee Technology Co., Ltd.. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding St5 Electric Scooter
ST5 is an electric scooter designed for urban commuting. The frame is made of automotive grade carbon steel, joined by precision sheet metal work and concealed connectors. A four stage suspension system, adapted from automotive damper arms, absorbs shocks on rough roads. Safety is supported by front and rear disc brakes, an electronic braking system, traction control and auto sensing headlights. A 3.5 inch display is integrated with the handlebars, and Bluetooth proximity sensing allows keyless unlocking. The black and gold finish reflects sports aesthetics.
About Xutao Zou, Zhou Zhou and Fanbao Meng
Founded in 2021, Navee is driven by a mission to unlock the boundless potential of mobility, striving to lead globally as a smart mobility brand. Through user-focused scenario design, a commitment to sustainable living, and continuous product evolution, it brings a human touch to forward-looking design, aligns shared values with sustainable innovation, and redefines industry standards with breakthrough technology—acting as a transformative electric force that challenges limits.
Award Record
With this recognition, Xutao Zou, Zhou Zhou and Fanbao Meng is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted in the 2025 - 2026 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Scooter Design Award
The A' Scooter Design Award is an international industrial design competition recognizing good scooter designs by scooter designers and manufacturers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to scooter designers, industrial design studios, product designers and scooter brands from all countries. Typical entries include electric scooters, kick scooters, mobility scooters, folding scooters, off-road scooters and three-wheeled scooters. The awarded scooter designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/scooter
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/182353
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/182353
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!182353
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/380776
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- St5 Electric Scooter
- Function
- Electric Scooter
- Category
- Scooter Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Automotive
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Dim Gray and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Navee Technology Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Xutao Zou, Zhou Zhou and Fanbao Meng
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #182353
Credits
- Image Credits
- Navee Technology Co., Ltd.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The ST5 features a classic black-and-gold finish, exuding subtle sophistication and distinctiveness. It integrates an innovative 1638W peak power motor, easily conquering 28% slopes and hitting a top speed of 40km/h, with an authoritative TÜV Rheinland certification for its 85km long-lasting range. It also exclusively incorporates Apple Find My offline location, and works with Bluetooth keyless unlocking to meet diverse travel scenarios.
- Inspiration
- The ST5 anchors in efficient urban mobility and trend-setting sports aesthetics, weaving functionality, aesthetics and experience into a seamless whole. It balances mechanical performance with lightweight design in structure, with an ergonomic handlebar layout tailored for efficient urban mobility. It echoes trendy aesthetics with a distinctive black-and-gold color contrast,framing it not just as a transport tool but a medium for urban youth to express themselves and embrace a lively lifestyle.
- Research
- The ST5 brings automotive-grade comfort and safety standards to the e-scooter sector. It features an advanced four-fold damping arm suspension, a high-strength carbon steel frame and a triple brake system for a smooth ride even on rough roads. It also integrates multiple electronic safety aids, long battery life and an all-electric drive design for sustainable green mobility.
- Challenge
- Designing the ST5 posed a key challenge: delivering the stability and poise of a four-wheel car on a lightweight two-wheel frame. The design team creatively adapted the automotive damper arm concept to develop a compact, high-efficiency four-stage suspension system. The ST5 features an intuitive interface and omnidirectional lighting to protect riding safety in all aspects. A powerful motor delivers reliable performance, with TÜV-certified long battery life for a worry-free ride.
- Realization and Technology
- The frame adopts automotive-grade SPCC T1.5 carbon steel, with seamless joints via precision sheet metal craftsmanship and concealed connectors showcasing superior manufacturing. A 3.5-inch smart TFT display features a floating integrated design with the handlebars, ensuring clear information visibility while blending human-machine interaction into the exterior seamlessly for a perfect unity of tech appeal and premium quality.
- Operation and Interaction
- A 3.5-inch TFT display delivers at-a-glance information; Bluetooth proximity sensing enables keyless unlocking and automatic lock-on-leave; Automotive-grade suspension, triple braking and TCS work in tandem to effectively absorb bumps and ensure stable handling and driving safety; 6W auto-sensing headlights with omnidirectional indicators boost all-weather visibility; The energy recovery system is customizable via APP, tailoring the riding experience to personal preferences.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in November 2025 in Suzhou.
- Specifications
- The ST5 integrates automotive-grade four-stage suspension for outstanding shock absorption. It has a triple braking system (front disc brakes + rear disc brakes + EABS) and TCS (Traction Control System) for high safety redundancy. It earns TÜV Rheinland certification for its long range, and features a 3.5-inch smart TFT display, 6W auto-sensor headlights and an external expandable battery port.
- Keywords
- Automotive-grade damper arm suspension, triple braking, TÜV certification, black-and-gold finish, comfortable commuting, intelligent interaction, high-power motor, urban mobility, energy recovery
