Bronz Scuter · 2025
Ecool Trotinetă Modulară Partajată
by Wai Yin Chai
- A' Design Award de Bronz 2025 in Scuter
- CLIENT: Ecool
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,050
- Verification code 18DEB1C7C7 · Verify this award
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About Ecool Trotinetă Modulară Partajată
Ecool este o trotinetă modulară concepută pentru mobilitate partajată în orașele de 15 minute. Un mecanism de pliere într-un singur pas, activat cu piciorul, reduce spațiul ocupat la parcare și economisește spațiul urban. Acțiunea de pliere funcționează fără a fi nevoie de aplecare, ceea ce îmbunătățește accesul pentru utilizatorii cu mobilitate redusă. Stațiile de încărcare cu șină susțin gestionarea flotei și reduc pierderile. Cadrul este realizat din aluminiu reciclat prin turnare sub presiune, iar materialele plastice ABS și PC reciclate adaugă durabilitate. Piesele modulare permit personalizarea și întreținerea simplă, prelungind durata de viață a trotinetei.
About the A' Design Award de Bronz
Ecool Trotinetă Modulară Partajată a câștigat A' Design Award de Bronz, o recunoaștere extrem de prestigioasă acordată designurilor remarcabile care se disting prin creativitate, ingeniozitate și istețime. Câștigătorii Bronzului sunt artefacte din plin pricepute și izbitor de creative, care atestă experiența vastă, imaginația și resursele designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Ecool Trotinetă Modulară Partajată să fie un obiect foarte apreciat, admirat și prețuit, remarcabil de profesionist și inovator. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Bronz încorporează cele mai bune practici din artă, știință, design și tehnologie și este excelent prin atenția la detalii. Ecool Trotinetă Modulară Partajată satisface splendid nevoile, atinge dorințele, vrăjește sentimentele și stârnește curiozitatea.
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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.
