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Roadside Essentials M7 自動車用緊急ツール by Shang Hai, Ai Mu and Bo Zhi

Roadside Essentials M7 自動車用緊急ツール by Shang Hai, Ai Mu and Bo Zhi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 車両部品・自動車アクセサリー・ケア製品デザイン Competition Category.


銅車両アクセサリー· 2025

Roadside Essentials M7 自動車用緊急ツール

by Shang Hai, Ai Mu and Bo Zhi

Client: Luckfire

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

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The Design

About Roadside Essentials M7 自動車用緊急ツール

Roadside Essentials M7は、車載用のポータブル緊急ツールです。ジャンプスタート、タイヤの空気充填、スマートフォンの充電、非常用ライトという4つの機能を1台に集約しています。単一のユニットで複数の個別製品を代替でき、移動時の収納スペースを節約します。筐体には難燃性素材を採用し、コア部分には監視と保護のためのセンサーを搭載しています。すべての機能は表面に表示され、各インターフェースはそれぞれが担う機能のすぐ隣に配置されています。コンパクトな本体寸法は113×61×203ミリメートルです。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅賞

Roadside Essentials M7 自動車用緊急ツールは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Roadside Essentials M7 自動車用緊急ツールは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Roadside Essentials M7 自動車用緊急ツールは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Roadside Essentials M7 truly embodies the all in one philosophy, where N equals 1. It redefines the multifunctional integration and user experiences an automotive tool can provide. By integrating four key features, including jump starting, tire inflation, phone charging, and emergency lighting, into a single device, the M7 eliminates the need for multiple bulky products, offering the ultimate compact solution to various travel disruptions that every driver and outdoor adventurer faces.
Dimensions & Packaging
113mm*61mm*203mm
Tags
All in One Solution, Minimalist Design, Rock Solid Color Concept, Redundancy Philosophy in CMF, Safety Control Design Philosophy, User Friendliness
Production Technology
All core components follow automotive grade redundancy, with over 30 percent extra margin to guarantee superior reliability in extreme conditions.
The shell is made from the materials highly resistant to fire, offering a premium tactile experience and top safety.
An intelligent, stable power output algorithm ensures safe energy distribution across all scenarios, plus algorithmic safeguards for ten extreme conditions. All core parts have multiple sensors for comprehensive monitoring and protection.
Design Challenge
The key challenge lies in achieving the all in one philosophy, where N equals 1. At its core, this means creating a single device that seamlessly replaces multiple tools while maximizing functionality. The design prioritizes compactness and integration, with extensive effort focused on minimizing size and weight without compromising versatility. The result is a device that delivers essential value in reliability, convenience, and safety, enabling users to enjoy every journey with peace of mind.
Research
As road trips and car camping become increasingly popular, travelers are seeking more versatile automotive tools. However, most products are limited in functionality and poor in multifunctional integration, forcing users to carry separate devices like tire inflators, jump starters, and emergency lights. This causes inconvenient and takes up much space, making travel more complicated. The M7, with its all in one design, offers the ultimate compact companion to boost travel convenience and safety.
Inspiration
Guided by minimalist aesthetics and the Rock Solid color concept, the M7 moves beyond the utilitarian, tool like appearance of traditional emergency gear. It transforms into a travel companion blending functionality and minimalist elegance. With smooth, minimalist lines and a sharp, angular form, it achieves a refined, sophisticated look. This design positions the M7 as a generational leap in automotive and outdoor products, offering users not only functionality but also a stylish experience.
Project Duration
The design and development of the M7 began in Shanghai, in September 2024 and were completed in Shenzhen, in December 2024. The product will be released for the European and American markets in May 2025.
Operation Flow
Designed with user friendliness in mind, all functions of the M7 are clearly labeled on the surface, and the placement of interfaces corresponds directly to their functions, making it intuitive for users to understand and operate the product. Additionally, the builtin automatic programs, combined with simple button operations and clear interface displays, allow for a foolproof experience, making the product accessible for nonprofessional users.
Team Members
Lin Luo
Yihuan Huang
Chenchen Gu
Binghui Xue

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