Jackery Nexus 智能包裝系統 by Wei Bai, Zhiqiang Cai and Rubo Chen

Jackery Nexus 智能包裝系統 by Wei Bai, Zhiqiang Cai and Rubo Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 金獎 in 服務設計 Competition Category.

金服務· 2026

Jackery Nexus 智能包裝系統

by Wei Bai, Zhiqiang Cai and Rubo Chen

Client: Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy Co.,Ltd

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 服務 Category

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The Design

About Jackery Nexus 智能包裝系統

Jackery Nexus 係一套專為消費電子產品而設嘅智能包裝系統。透過將NFC同RFID標籤嵌入標準包裝盒入面,將包裝變成一個數碼介面。物流追蹤、批次庫存、產品認證同生命週期數據,全部經由雲端平台管理。用戶只需用手機輕拍包裝盒,即可獲取數碼說明書、擴增實境內容同產品資訊。呢套系統可以喺現有生產流程入面運作,令包裝成為一個長期嘅服務渠道,而唔再係用完即棄嘅容器。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Jackery Nexus 智能包裝系統是 A' Design Award 金獎得主，這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作，反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計Jackery Nexus 智能包裝系統將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明，帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目，極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Jackery Nexus 智能包裝系統激起強烈的渴望，喚起激情，鼓勵創造力，令我們著迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Jackery Smart Packaging System redefines packaging as a digital infrastructure rather than a disposable container. By integrating RFID into standard packaging, it enables lifecycle-level visibility, authentication, and continuous user interaction. Users access digital manuals, AR content, and real-time product data via NFC, while brands gain scalable service channels. Packaging becomes a long-term interaction node delivering systemic innovation and commercial value.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Jackery Smart Packaging System includes standard boxes with embedded NFC chips and RFID tags. Each set contains the packaging unit, electronic tags, and a cloud interface module. NFC operates at 13.56 MHz; RFID offers HF and UHF with batch reading. Packaging is customized per product to secure electronics. The system supports multi-device connectivity, data sync, and remote updates, with standardized interfaces ensuring reliability, scalability, and long-term performance.
Tags: Smart Packaging, System Design, Digital Packaging, Service-Oriented Packaging, Lifecycle Design, RFID Application, NFC Interaction, Supply Chain Visualization, Sustainable Packaging, Packaging Innovation
Production Technology: The system embeds NFC and RFID into standard packaging, integrating real-time logistics tracking, batch inventory, anti-counterfeiting, and lifecycle data via a cloud platform. Users access AR, digital manuals, and product info through NFC. Materials and structure are engineered for stability and scalability, enabling mass production without altering existing processes. Smart tech is seamlessly fused into packaging, elevating it from passive container to interactive, data-driven system.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating system-level capabilities into traditional packaging without disrupting production or supply chains. Packaging’s fixed processes, roles, and one-time use mindset posed internal barriers, while regulatory compliance, mass-production feasibility, cost, and data consistency were external constraints. Through a system-based design approach and cross-team collaboration, abstract service and data concepts became practical, scalable packaging solutions.
Research: This applied design research explored packaging’s role in digital and service contexts. Using process analysis, scenario mapping, prototypes, workflow modeling, and pilot tests, design, engineering, and supply chain teams participated. Results show system-based packaging improves information flow, efficiency, and engagement, reduces gaps, and extends service value, offering scalable, industry-leading guidance for sustainable, business-focused design.
Inspiration: The Jackery Smart Packaging System was inspired by the limits of traditional packaging single use, static, and disconnected from digital information. We redefined packaging as a dynamic, intelligent, and sustainable platform. By integrating NFC and RFID, it enables lifecycle data tracking, supply chain transparency, and user interaction. Packaging becomes a long term bridge between brand and user, making every unboxing an intelligent, connected, and meaningful experience.
Project Duration: The project was initiated in 2025 within Jackery’s design and engineering teams in China. Development and validation were carried out through close collaboration between packaging design, engineering, and supply chain teams. The project has been iteratively refined and prepared for application across multiple product lines and global markets.
Operation Flow: The Jackery Smart Packaging System treats packaging as the starting point for information and interaction. As products move through production, storage, and logistics, packaging is identified and updated, creating a continuous information flow. At the user end, it becomes an intuitive service entry, providing guidance through simple interaction. Without extra devices, packaging evolves from a disposable container into a lifecycle service carrier, enhancing efficiency, clarity, and experience.
Team Members: Wei Bai, Zhiqiang Cai, Rubo Chen and Lvhan Chen