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A boldly sculptural outdoor power supply emerges from shadow against charcoal-neutral ground, its cylindrical body segmented horizontally into textured black zones separated by subtle recessed grooves
Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy Co.,Ltd's Jackery-LightCycle S1 Outdoor Power Supply presents a commanding study in circular volumetric design rendered against a neutral charcoal field that establishes dra
Cylindrical robust energy storage device rests upon textured granular ground in this meticulously composed product photograph, where cool slate grays and deep charcoals dominate the central apparatus
The outdoor power supply presents a masterfully resolved industrial design composition positioned in sharp focus within an urban pedestrian environment, establishing immediate visual interest through

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Silver Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design · 2022

Jackery-LightCycle S1 Outdoor Power Supply

by Wei Bai, Jiajin He and Xiaowei Yin

  • A' Design Award 2022 Silver Winner in Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design
  • Awarded April 15, 2022
  • CLIENT: Jackery
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 54,842
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About Jackery-LightCycle S1 Outdoor Power Supply

Light Cycle S1 is a portable outdoor power supply shaped like a tire. The rounded body allows users to pull the device along the ground by its foldable handle, so a large capacity energy storage unit can be moved easily on foot. The surface is made of rubber and composite materials such as carbon black for wear and shock resistance. The solid structure limits deformation and improves heat dissipation. A built-in generator converts the kinetic energy of the rolling body into stored electricity. Rotary shields protect the input and output terminals.

Emerging from contemporary traditions of portable energy innovation, this outdoor power supply by Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy Co.,Ltd represents a compelling synthesis of functional engineering and sophisticated visual design language. The distinctive wheel-inspired cylindrical form distinguishes the unit within its category, suggesting both mobility and substantial power capacity through its assertive volumetric presence. The design team appears to have drawn upon automotive and adventure equipment aesthetics, evidenced by the protective angular surface geometry that evokes tire tread patterns and rugged terrain capability. The chromatic strategy demonstrates particular refinement, employing a restrained palette of technical blacks and industrial grays punctuated by a singular vibrant orange band that functions simultaneously as brand identifier, visual wayfinding element, and aesthetic accent. This controlled deployment of color suggests an understanding of visual hierarchy principles wherein essential information receives chromatic emphasis while supporting structures maintain neutral restraint. The integrated handle mechanism reveals thoughtful consideration of use-case scenarios, its telescoping capability and curved ergonomic grip indicating attention to the physical experience of transport and deployment. Material selections appear calibrated for outdoor durability while maintaining visual sophistication appropriate to premium consumer positioning. The interface panel organization demonstrates clear information architecture, with power outlets and charging ports arranged for intuitive access. One might observe how the kickstand element introduces compositional dynamism while resolving the practical challenge of stable deployment on varied terrain. The work invites consideration of how contemporary product design navigates the intersection of rugged capability and refined aesthetic expression.

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Unique Properties
Light Cycle S1’s unique tyre design enables users to move the device on foot easily, which perfectly solves the problem of moving the large capacity energy storage device. The device featuring high power and high capacity can adapt to 99% of the electrical appliances on the market and provide them with long battery life.
Dimensions & Packaging
The surface of the tyre-like body is made from rubber and composite materials such as carbon black, which are wear-resistant and shock-proof. The solid tyre design enables a lower deformation rate and a stronger heat dissipation and makes the product better adapt to different working environments, thereby to improve the safety performance and extend the lifespan of the device.
Tags
Outdoor power supply, High power, High capacity, Self-generating, Easy to carry, Green energy
Design Challenge
Major challenge: anti-shock performance against harsh road conditions
Solution: The surface of the tyre-like body is made from rubber and composite materials such as carbon black, which enhance the strength, wear resistance and shock resistance of the product.
Project Duration
The project started in 2022 in Shenzhen and finished in 2022.
Operation Flow
During the process of moving the device, the kinetic energy generated by the rotation of the body is converted into electric energy by the built-in generator system and stored in the battery pack, bringing a steady green energy supply to outdoor travel.
The rotary shield on both sides of the device can protect the input and output terminal to enhance the safety of electricity use.
The foldable handle ensures product stability and offers easy storage.
Research
Research goal: To seize the market through a tyre shaped outdoor power supply
Research direction: Easy to carry, high power, high capacity
Market research: Online research and professional research company data
Social impact: Taking self-generating, easy handling, and ecological compatibility as the starting point, the tyre shape design is finally used to make the product more portable. It breaks through the existing energy storage model and achieves lower-carbon travels.
Inspiration
Traditional outdoor power supply is inconvenient to carry. The tyre shaped design of Light Cycle S1 allows users to move it easily by pulling the handle, and this design also avoids the homogenous competition of product shapes.

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