The Took is a portable chair for roadside breaks designed to support car-based outdoor activities with components made from recycled automotive materials. Created by Jimin Nam, Donggwan Heo, and 민석 김, the concept repurposes discarded airbags and seatbelts into a seating surface that gives the materials a second function after a vehicle reaches the end of its life. The chair stores inside a compact carrying case with a strap handle and unfolds using a one-touch hinge mechanism, allowing users to set it up quickly for short stops, scenic viewpoints, or outdoor rest during everyday drives and road trips.
The concept is accompanied by a digital driving interface called "Play Your Drive," which visualizes driving behavior and energy recovery through animated graphics to encourage more efficient vehicle operation. Took also includes accessories such as a multifunctional carabiner key holder that complements its mobility-focused ecosystem.
Image Credit: Jimin Nam, Donggwan Heo, and ?? ?
What's Driving This Trend
- Recycled Automotive Gear
- Discarded airbags, seatbelts, and other end-of-life vehicle materials are gaining new value as durable consumer products for mobility-adjacent lifestyles.
- Roadside Micro-comfort
- Compact seating and rest products are redefining short driving breaks as convenient moments for comfort, scenery, and outdoor leisure.
- Gamified Eco-driving
- Animated interfaces that visualize energy recovery and driving behavior create new pathways for making sustainable vehicle use more engaging.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Accessories
- Portable products tied to driving routines broaden the role of car accessories beyond utility into comfort, sustainability, and lifestyle integration.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Lightweight roadside-ready equipment expands outdoor recreation to everyday drives, scenic stops, and spontaneous travel experiences.
- Sustainable Materials
- Upcycled vehicle components represent a material innovation space where waste streams can become branded, functional consumer goods.
