Iron Fashion and Travel Accessories Design · 2020
Free Lock Luggage
by Honghe Gao and Xingchen Pan
- A' Design Award 2020 Iron Winner in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Bruce Tao
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About Free Lock Luggage
Free Lock is a suitcase designed for travelers who must leave luggage unattended for short periods. The handle of Free Lock also works as a lock. The handle is released with a coded lock, turned 90 degrees and fastened to a fixed object such as a seat or a railing. Travelers can then rest or use a restroom without carrying the case. The body is made mainly of ABS and PC plastic, which is hard and resistant to impact. The four corners are covered with aluminum for added protection. The case measures 48.5 by 38.5 by 84 centimeters.
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- Unique Properties
- This is a luggage that can be locked somewhere. The unique about this design is that its handle is a lock. When users want to take a break, they can open the handle to lock luggage in the nearly seat. This allows the user to sleep in peace. When users want to go to the toilet, they can lock the luggage to the railing. This allows the user to enter the toilet without carrying luggage. Free Lock can solve the problem of safety and convenience for travelers to place luggage.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 48.5cm X 38.5cm X 84 cm
- Tags
- Luggage, Lock, Safety, Rest, Toilt, Seat, Terminal, Beautiful
- Production Technology
- Mainly using ABC+PC material, impact resistance, high hardness, strong toughness, cheap price. The four corners are covered with aluminum metal for protection.
- Design Challenge
- This is an innovative design with a complex internal structure, and the machining qualification rate is the biggest challenge encountered by this project.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2019 in Anhui and finished in May 2019 in that place, and was exhibited in Shantou in June 2019.
- Operation Flow
- First of all, find a fixed area such as a common area or a railing. Then the user opens the handle of Free Lock through the coded lock . Turn the handle of the luggage 90° and lock it. After that users can rest assured to go to the toilet or concentrate on rest.
- Research
- According to the survey, most airports and stations have toilets the size of which cannot accommodate a large luggage. Carrying a luggage into the toilet is inconvenient. According to statistics, most people choose to enter the airport lounge half an hour to an hour in advance, during this period of time people should be careful about the problem of lost luggage.
- Inspiration
- The experience in lounge inspired me to come up with the project. My job requires travel. When I wait for train or plane, I must watch my luggage even I want to rest. In addition, I have to take my luggage into the toilet. This made my trip difficult. I was inspired by the lock and wanted to design a luggage that could be safely locked in a fixed area.
- Image Credits
- Creator (Bruce Tao / Designer)