MAKITA - MAKTRAK™
MODULAR STORAGE SYSTEM
Makita partnered with Lifestyledesign to revolutionize jobsite mobility and efficiency with Maktrak™, redefining how professionals transport, organize, and secure their tools. Designed to tackle the toughest environments, Maktrak™ integrates seamless accessibility, rugged durability, and ergonomic innovation to keep workers moving with confidence and control.
Challange
The goal was to create a secure, efficient tool transport system that streamlines workflow with organization, ergonomic carry, and quick access. Designed for versatility, it integrates modular storage, secure locking, and interactive work surfaces.
approach
By analyzing workflow inefficiencies, the team found new opportunities for better transport and accessibility. Moving beyond traditional storage, the focus was efficiency, security, and mobility. Collaboration with industry professionals ensured a rugged, intuitive system for demanding jobsites.
results
The MAKTRAK™ Modular Storage System was created as a rugged, highly adaptable solution that meets real-world jobsite demands. Through user-driven innovation, it expanded Makita’s storage lineup, delivering enhanced convenience, efficiency, and versatility.
RESEARCH | INNOVATION | INDUSTRIAL DESIGN | DFM
WE VISITED OVER 30
DIFFERENT JOB SITES
OUR APPROACH
The MAKTRAK™ was designed with the user at its core. We began by diving deep into the market, studying professionals who rely on precision and efficiency every day. Through research, we uncovered their needs, frustrations, and desires—what truly mattered to them on the job. Armed with these insights, we crafted a design that enhances workflow, maximizes ease of use, and delivers the durability and performance they demand.
KEY INNOVATIONS
PROCESS
TOUGH, SECURE, BUILT FOR THE JOBSITE.