2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Backpack Hedge Trimmer

Entrant

Jiangsu Dongcheng Tools Technology Co.,Ltd

Category

Product Design - New Category: Gardening Equipment

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

As the landscaping industry pivots toward a full transition to lithium-ion power, a clear gap has emerged: traditional gas-powered equipment is plagued by high noise and complex maintenance, while standard cordless products often struggle to support high-intensity, long-duration operations. Addressing this industry pain point, our product is designed with a core mission to "enable all-day professional trimming," redefining the backpack hedge trimmer experience.

Inspired by real-world observations, we recognize that professional gardeners need more than just raw power—they require reliability, lightness, and endurance. Consequently, the design bridges the gap between gas-engine performance and the clean, lightweight experience of electric tools. By combining a 40V aviation-plug backpack battery system with a high-efficiency power platform, we have shattered traditional runtime limitations. This liberates users from frequent battery swaps and downtime, delivering a truly stable, efficient, and continuous professional trimming experience.

The product features a sleek, elongated silhouette where fluid lines across the body contrast with sharp, geometric transitions. This design reinforces a sense of speed and professionalism through the play of light and shadow, presenting a visually light yet high-efficiency dynamic stance.

The color palette centers on the signature "DCK Red," with black and grey functional zones clearly demarcating operation, protection, and structural components. The brand color enhances recognition, while black highlights the control logic and grey underscores the raw power of the materials. The exposed magnesium alloy gearbox not only optimizes heat dissipation but also creates a striking mechanical aesthetic through its contrast with the branded housing.

Furthermore, the octagonal cross-section of the rotating handle maintains visual continuity across various working angles, balancing functionality with a unified, intuitive user interface.

Through the synergy of a high-capacity backpack battery and an intelligent power system, this tool achieves professional-grade performance capable of near-continuous, all-day work. The innovative Adaptive Cruise Control automatically adjusts RPM based on the load: it conserves energy during light tasks and boosts power instantly for heavy-duty cutting, significantly extending runtime without sacrificing performance. When paired with the backpack battery, the tool delivers over 11 hours of runtime, meeting the demands of a full day’s work for professional users.

Credits

JiaWei Zhao, WeiQiong Wu, XueChao Wu, ChengWu Liu
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