ka wai ng: monocart

‘monocart’, a transformable multi-use cart designed by ka wai ng

‘monocart’, the work of kong -based industrial designer ka wai ng, is a multi-purpose cart, featuring a basic frame unto which components can be attached to transform it into a stroller, shopper, luggage carrier, seat, or other device.

view of several storage modes of ‘monocart’

the central frame of ‘monocart’ can be structured in one of three positions: ‘folded mode’, the two-wheeled ‘stand mode’, or the four-wheeled ‘open mode’. each configuration takes different accessories, ranging from open and closed storage containers to seating, to customize its use in a range of context.

range of shoppers and crates

ng’s previous training as a mechanical engineer informed his design of ‘monocart’, which utilizes a series of locks and other stabilizing mechanism to ensure safe use despite its transformability.

use case: luggage transport

use case: walker

use case: wheeled seating

use case: stroller

view of example accessory components

views of base, in extended and folded modes, with seating attachment

left to right: folded mode, stand mode, open mode

depiction of the process of transforming ‘monocart’