Battery Expansion

We have seen some really creative solutions and approach towards battery design. Add to the list this TransX, which is a battery module made with recycled card and copper. The beauty of the design is that it can transform a AAA battery into a larger battery.

Since many differently sized batteries all use a nominal voltage of 1.5V, we can try our hand at one design that fits them all.

Here is how it works:

• The battery and its casing can be used in appliances, with the copper ends conducting electricity.
• The module series has been designed in combination with packaging that also holds a manual and a rechargeable AAA battery.
• The module is pre-cut and can be easily removed from the packaging and folded.

Steps:

• Choose the size you need and fold the Trans X to fix the battery.
• Put the battery with Trans X into the battery Holder.

TransX is a 2013 red dot award: design concept winner.

Designers: Chen Yi-An & Chen Yi-Ying

Radhika Seth

Radhika Seth is a design and technology writer with over 18 years of experience covering products, innovation, and the ideas shaping design. She serves on the jury of international design competitions, including the iF Design Award, and hosts Yanko Design’s Design Mindset podcast. A former Ogilvy advertising professional, she has also taught Communication and Design Journalism, bringing together her experience across design, storytelling, brands, and media.

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