Car Box 後車廂收納箱 by Andrew Chu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 車輛配件設計 Competition Category.

鐵車輛配件· 2023

Car Box 後車廂收納箱

by Andrew Chu

Client: Shooco°

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 車輛配件 Category

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The Design

About Car Box 後車廂收納箱

Car Box係一款專為汽車後車廂設計嘅摺疊式收納箱。梯形嘅外形貼合後座椅背大約80度嘅傾斜角度，令個箱可以完美咁嵌入後車廂，善用平時經常被浪費嘅空間。掀蓋式蓋子由強力磁鐵固定，方便後座乘客喺行車途中都可以隨手攞到存放嘅物品。箱身採用發泡聚丙烯製造，呢種輕身發泡塑膠既耐衝擊又可循環再造。兩側設有摺疊扣具，唔使用工具都可以喺五秒內完成組裝或摺合。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Car Box 後車廂收納箱是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Car Box 後車廂收納箱將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Car Box 後車廂收納箱因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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