Roadside Essentials M7 汽車應急工具 by Shang Hai, Ai Mu and Bo Zhi

Roadside Essentials M7 汽車應急工具 by Shang Hai, Ai Mu and Bo Zhi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 車輛配件設計 Competition Category.

銅車輛配件· 2025

Roadside Essentials M7 汽車應急工具

by Shang Hai, Ai Mu and Bo Zhi

Client: Luckfire

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 車輛配件 Category

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The Design

About Roadside Essentials M7 汽車應急工具

Roadside Essentials M7係一款便攜式汽車應急工具。呢部裝置集四大功能於一身：緊急啟動、輪胎充氣、手機充電同埋應急照明。單一裝置取代咗多件獨立產品，喺出行途中可以節省空間。外殼採用防火物料製造，核心部件包括用於監測同保護嘅感應器。所有功能都標示喺表面，每個接口都設置喺對應功能旁邊。機身小巧，尺寸為113 x 61 x 203毫米。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Roadside Essentials M7 汽車應急工具是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Roadside Essentials M7 汽車應急工具將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Roadside Essentials M7 汽車應急工具出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

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