A flat-pack child carrier for shared fleets
A space-saving, sustainable child carrier built on the Urban Arrow Cargo Large, adapting its rigid cargo frame into a family sharing bike for operators who need smart storage without compromise. Made from a recycled PP-foam sheet: 40% recycled content, anti-slip finish, 10mm thick.
A rigid cargo frame, repurposed
The project started from a specific idea: take the Urban Arrow Cargo Large, chosen for its rigid, durable cargo frame, and adapt it into a family sharing bike for operators. Rather than designing a consumer family bike from scratch, the goal was to convert a proven, hard-wearing platform that fleets already trust.
Designed to flat-pack
For a shared-mobility operator, storage and logistics matter as much as the ride. The carrier is designed to flat-pack: it ships and stores flat, then assembles quickly. That keeps warehousing efficient and distribution costs down across a fleet.
The carrier is built from a recycled polypropylene foam sheet: 40% recycled content, with an anti-slip finish and 10mm thickness. It's light, durable, water-resistant, and warm to the touch, well suited to a product that children sit in and that lives outdoors in all weather.
Choosing a recycled material wasn't a marketing decision. It's consistent with how I approach every project: the most sustainable product is one that lasts, uses less virgin material, and can be maintained rather than replaced.
I also designed a canopy for the carrier, and it is now in production. It adds weather protection and turns a fair-weather accessory into something families can use year-round.
The first carriers are now in use, and the first photos from users are coming in.
