Bronze Vehicle Accessory · 2025
Roadside Essentials M7 Emergency Machine
by Shang Hai, Ai Mu and Bo Zhi
- Bronze A' Design Award 2025 in Vehicle Accessory
- CLIENT: Luckfire
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 22,808
- Verification code 2C305AFBB4 · Verify this award
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About Roadside Essentials M7 Emergency Machine
Roadside Essentials M7 is a portable emergency tool for vehicles. Four functions are combined in one device: jump starting, tyre inflation, phone charging and emergency lighting. The single unit replaces several separate products and saves space during travel. The shell is made of fire resistant material, and the core parts include sensors for monitoring and protection. All functions are labelled on the surface, and each interface is placed next to the function it serves. The compact body measures 113 by 61 by 203 millimetres.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Roadside Essentials M7 Emergency Machine is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Roadside Essentials M7 Emergency Machine is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Roadside Essentials M7 Emergency Machine splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
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- 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.
