Car Box トランク収納ボックス by Andrew Chu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 車両部品・自動車アクセサリー・ケア製品デザイン Competition Category.

鉄車両アクセサリー· 2023

Car Box トランク収納ボックス

by Andrew Chu

Client: Shooco°

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 車両アクセサリー Category

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The Design

About Car Box トランク収納ボックス

Car Boxは、自動車のトランク用に設計された折りたたみ式収納ボックスです。台形のフォルムはリアシートの約80度の傾斜角に沿っているため、ボックスがトランクにぴったりと収まり、空いたままになりがちなスペースを有効活用できます。前方に倒れる開閉式のフタは強力なマグネットで保持され、走行中でも後席の乗員が収納物に手を伸ばすことができます。本体には、軽量で耐衝撃性に優れ、リサイクルも可能な発泡プラスチックである発泡ポリプロピレンを採用しています。両側面に備えた折りたたみ用の留め具により、工具を使わずに5秒以内で組み立てや折りたたみが可能です。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Car Box トランク収納ボックスは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Car Box トランク収納ボックスは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Car Box トランク収納ボックスは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

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