Compact Cart

A high-end, versatile folding shopping cart that compacts in all three dimensions using a novel linkage and telescoping system, merging functionality with sleek aesthetics









The Evolution of the Shopping Cart


As urban living demands more efficient and convenient personal transport solutions, traditional shopping trolleys remain outdated and impractical. Compact Cart redefines this everyday utility, offering a sleek, innovative solution that fits seamlessly into the modern lifestyle.





Folding Mechanism


The Compact Cart features a unique exoskeleton with pivots at all eight corners, allowing it to fold inward. The legs and handles telescope downward, reducing the cart's overall height, while the folding cover transforms into a sleek carrying case.





Progressive Telescoping Legs


The telescoping legs retract into one another, allowing the cart to compact vertically without losing structural integrity. This progressive telescoping ensures a smooth, space-saving folding process.




Portable Design


Once folded, the cart transforms into a sleek carrying case. The folding cover wraps around the cart, and a strap allows it to be worn over the shoulder like a messenger bag, perfect for urban mobility.



User Touch Points


Rubberized patterned material is applied to key touchpoints, such as the handles and the inside of the wheels, to provide a tactile and premium experience.




User Insights


Research showed that while traditional shopping trolleys are useful, they are perceived as bulky, unattractive, and out of place in a modern urban lifestyle. Many professionals prefer carrying a tote bag, which is smaller and more stylish when not in use. The goal was to create a product with the practicality of a trolley but the aesthetic and convenience of a tote.